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Rare 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent Surfaces After Decades in Texas
A 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, one of only about 20 known, has been authenticated and valued at $235000 after spending over 60 years in a Texas family's collection. The coin will be exhibited in Houston for collectors and the public.
Rare 1961 Franklin Half Dollar Error Sells for Over 46000 Dollars
A 1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar with a dramatic doubled die reverse has sold for 46125 dollars. Only about 1000 examples are believed to survive, making this variety a standout in US coin collecting
China's Reversed Dragon Dollar Pattern Set for High Stakes Auction
A 1911 Reversed Dragon Dollar Pattern from the Qing Dynasty, graded MS-66, is expected to fetch up to $600,000 at auction. This rare coin captures the final days of imperial China's monetary ambitions and the abrupt end of an era.
Pulaski Shipwreck Gold Coin Reveals Lost American Wealth
A $5 gold coin minted in 1836 and lost in the 1838 Pulaski disaster has been recovered from the Atlantic, offering a rare glimpse into early US currency and the personal fortunes carried by travelers before the Civil War
Ancient coins show the Odyssey's grip on currency
Homer's face, mythical monsters, and epic scenes turned ancient coins into portable stories. These rare pieces reveal how money became a tool for rivalry and mythmaking among Greek and Roman cities.
Roman silver coin hoard in Germany spans 300 years of empire
A trove of 934 Roman silver denarii, covering nearly three centuries, is now on display at the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn. The find sheds light on ancient money and the economic life of Roman Germany.
Numismatic Bibliomania Society offers new grants for authors
The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is now giving out grants up to $20,000 for authors of numismatic books. The group is also looking for volunteers to help review applications.
Adams Family Coin Collection Auctioned After Decades in Storage
A trove of ancient coins amassed by John Quincy Adams and his descendants was sold in New York after years in obscurity. The sale highlights how changing laws and shifting priorities have transformed the fate of historic collections.
Carson City Silver Dollar Rarity Reveals Old West Minting Limits
The 1870-CC Seated Liberty dollar, the first silver dollar struck at the Carson City Mint, remains a scarce and historically significant coin shaped by the realities of frontier minting and limited preservation
Stack's Bowers launches $40,000 treasure hunt in four US cities
Stack's Bowers Galleries will hide $40,000 in numismatic prizes across Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston this October, offering treasure hunters five chances in each city to claim certificates worth up to $3,500.
Five Rare 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles Set for $7 Million Display
A $7 million lineup of five 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles will headline the Great American Coin & Collectibles Show, offering collectors a rare look at the technical and artistic journey behind one of America's most iconic gold coins
Gold Moroccan coins solve 1633 English Channel shipwreck mystery
More than 400 gold Moroccan coins have cracked a decades-old mystery, confirming the identity of a 17th-century Dutch shipwreck off England's south coast and revealing new details about early trade routes.
Goloid Dollars and the Failed Quest for a New US Coin Metal
A little-known 19th century plan to create US coins from a gold-silver-copper alloy called goloid triggered fierce debate and exposed the deep fractures in America's monetary system after the California gold rush
How the 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent Nearly Changed US Coinage
The 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent was a privately issued coin that gained public acceptance during a national coin shortage, offering a glimpse of what US currency could have become if Congress had chosen a different path
Numismatic trivia shakes up coin club meetings
Coin clubs are swapping lectures for trivia contests and knowledge games. These activities are pulling in new faces, testing what collectors know, and giving meetings a fresh spark.
Collectors Reveal the Coins They Most Regret Letting Go
From rare Buffalo nickels to elusive Morgan dollars, collectors open up about the coins they let slip away-and what those moments taught them about the real value of collecting.
Toned Indian Head cents spark fierce bidding among collectors
Indian Head cents with bold natural toning are now some of the most fought-over coins in the US market. Proofs with green, rainbow, or magenta colors can sell for twice as much as standard coins, but many are still within reach for collectors.
US bans foreign coins and shrinks the cent in 1857 currency overhaul
The Coinage Act of 1857 forced foreign coins out of US circulation and introduced a smaller, nickel-based cent. This move standardized American money and ended the use of Spanish and Mexican silver in daily transactions.
Three Million Dollar Victory Statue Anchors Rare Coin Gallery in Beverly Hills
A $3 million gilded bronze Victory statue by Augustus Saint-Gaudens now stands at the new Lipton Coins, Fine Art & Antiques gallery in Beverly Hills, where rare early US gold coins and landmark American currency are shown alongside fine art and antiques.
Rare Date Coins sets the pace in certified US gold collecting
Led by Amandeep Jassal, Rare Date Coins has become a go-to name for certified US rare coins and gold. Collectors and estates turn to the firm for expertise, market insight, and access to coins that rarely surface elsewhere.
CIT's 2026 summer coin launch brings global stories to silver
CIT's 2026 summer launch rolls out seventeen new collector coins, each telling a story-from world landmarks to key moments in American history. Limited mintages and advanced minting set these coins apart for collectors.
Malaysia's 1971 50 sen coin: The hidden tools that shaped its edge
A steel tool set used to stamp the edge lettering on Malaysia's 1971 50 sen coin has come to light. Collectors now get a rare look at the machinery behind a major shift in the country's coin production.
Civil War Two Cent Coin Reveals Hidden Indian Cent Portrait
A faint Liberty profile from an Indian Head cent shows up on the 1864 Two-Cent Piece. The FS-1901 variety is a rare mistake and a glimpse into the money crisis of the Civil War.
Hobo nickel collection heads to major auction in 2026
Kagin's will auction the Candace D. Kagin Collection-more than 600 hand-carved hobo nickels, including rare works by Bo Hughes and Bert Wiegand-starting September 28, 2026.
Rare US Treasury artifacts show the untold story of American money
A major Washington exhibition brings together the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, Buffalo Nickel, and 1896 Educational Series notes, exposing the artistic ambitions and political motives behind America's most famous currency designs.
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