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  • Apr 1, 2026, 07:57 AM

    1877-S Coronet gold quarter eagle intrigues

    A numismatist investigates unusual mint mark placements on an 1877‑S Coronet quarter eagle, uncovering multiple die‑based position variations. Though not recognized varieties, the differences intrigue collectors and highlight overlooked minting nuances.
  • Mar 26, 2026, 11:57 AM

    ‘Eureka Bar’ is on the market

    Kagin’s is offering fractional digital ownership of the 64‑pound “Eureka Bar,” a major gold ingot recovered from the 1857 S.S. Central America wreck. The $6.5M offering uses blockchain to secure shares for accredited investors.
  • Mar 26, 2026, 11:27 AM

    CFA reviews, recommends gold $2.50 coin designs

    A proposed gold $2.50 coin featuring Donald Trump was reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts, despite laws barring living persons on U.S. currency. Congress is considering a bill requiring Liberty, not Trump, on the obverse
  • Mar 25, 2026, 07:50 AM

    Cherrypicking perseverance pays off

    Collector Anatoly Omelchenko discovered a rare 1983 Lincoln cent struck on an underweight defective bronze planchet. Initially missed by NGC, PCGS later confirmed the mint error, and experts believe the coin may be worth several thousand dollars.
  • Mar 25, 2026, 07:44 AM

    Proof gold American Eagle sales open

    Proof 1776–2026 American Eagle gold coins saw strong first‑day sales despite gold topping $5,000/oz. High pricing, special 250th‑anniversary privy marks, and updated anti‑counterfeiting features highlight this one‑year collectible issue.
  • Mar 9, 2026, 13:11 PM

    CCAC sticks with Mint coin themes

    The CCAC endorsed 2027 Working Dog commemorative coin designs honoring therapy, service, and K‑9 dogs across gold, silver, and clad coins, with surcharges supporting America’s VetDogs and their service‑animal training mission.
  • Mar 9, 2026, 11:15 AM

    Historic note draws willing bidders

    A well‑preserved "Black Eagle" Series 1899 $1 silver certificate from the historic Grinnell Collection, graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, drew strong interest and sold for $5,040 in the Feb. 25–26 Stack’s Bowers auction.
  • Mar 9, 2026, 08:37 AM

    Giant of the outback

    The Perth Mint’s 2026 Tuvalu Proof silver dollar features a full‑color design of Australia’s giant centipede. This limited 1‑ounce coin includes detailed imagery, a King Charles III effigy, and comes with a certificate, display case, and 2,500‑coin mintage.

1877-S Coronet gold quarter eagle intrigues

A numismatist investigates unusual mint mark placements on an 1877‑S Coronet quarter eagle, uncovering multiple die‑based position variations. Though not recognized varieties, the differences intrigue collectors and highlight overlooked minting nuances.

CFA reviews, recommends gold $2.50 coin designs

Cherrypicking perseverance pays off

Giant of the outback

The Perth Mint’s 2026 Tuvalu Proof silver dollar features a full‑color design of Australia’s giant centipede. This limited 1‑ounce coin includes detailed imagery, a King Charles III effigy, and comes with a certificate, display case, and 2,500‑coin mintage.

Silver 1896 Olympic Games medal sells

Genius of Liberty

Genius of Liberty revived for 2026 French issues

Historic note draws willing bidders

A well‑preserved "Black Eagle" Series 1899 $1 silver certificate from the historic Grinnell Collection, graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, drew strong interest and sold for $5,040 in the Feb. 25–26 Stack’s Bowers auction.

The evolving market for U.S. collectible paper money

Oman one rial polymer note

Special polymer 1-rial note to co-circulate in Oman

Professor unearths Iron Age gold stash

A 17‑coin Iron Age gold hoard discovered near Bury St. Edmunds by professor Tom Licence will be auctioned by Noonans on March 4. The coins, linked to rulers Addedomaros and Dubnovellaunos, highlight rare inscriptions and historic significance.

Ingot from Stack

Dean Oakes Family Collection sold by Stack's Bowers

Adams-Carter 1804 dollar

1804 dollar brings $3.538 million in Heritage sale

‘Eureka Bar’ is on the market

Kagin’s is offering fractional digital ownership of the 64‑pound “Eureka Bar,” a major gold ingot recovered from the 1857 S.S. Central America wreck. The $6.5M offering uses blockchain to secure shares for accredited investors.

2026 silver American Eagle

Mint’s authorized purchasers assess needs for 2026

Fort Knox

Senate proposal calls for audit of nation’s gold

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