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Image: United States Mint / CoinWeek. The United States Mint continues its commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary with a nod to the past, announcing the return of an iconic piece of American numismatic history: the Walking Liberty. This historic reissue is the third in the “Best of the Mint” numismatic series, a collection celebrating five […]

V & E Coin News – 2010-D America the Beautiful Grand Canyon Quarter. Image: United States Mint / Adobe Stock. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The selection of Grand Canyon National Park for commemoration in the America the Beautiful Quarter series was, in many respects, an inevitability. The canyon is more than a landmark; it is

2010-D America the Beautiful Grand Canyon Quarter. Image: United States Mint / Adobe Stock. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The selection of Grand Canyon National Park for commemoration in the America the Beautiful Quarter series was, in many respects, an inevitability. The canyon is more than a landmark; it is a globally recognized symbol of natural

  1883 Liberty Head Nickel dripped in gold. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By Lianna Spurrier for CoinWeek ….. The Liberty Head or “V” Nickel was released in 1883. The denomination was marked by a large “V” on the reverse; the word “cents” was nowhere to be found. The three cent piece of the time

The United States Mint continues its countdown to America’s Semiquincentennial with the unveiling of the third pairing in its 2026 Best of the Mint program — a tribute to Adolph A. Weinman’s celebrated Walking Liberty design. Serving as one chapter in a five-part numismatic journey — issued alongside redesigned circulating coins for the year —

Whitman Brands™ proudly announces three major additions to its acclaimed Red Book Series™, continuing its mission to deliver the most trusted, in-depth numismatic references to collectors worldwide. This fall will see the nationwide release of United States Type Coins, 4th Edition in early September, the brand-new Private & Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States

2009 Ultra High Relief $20 Gold Coin. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. Striking Coins in 2009 Using Technology Unavailable in 1907 In early 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt charged sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens with beautifying America’s coinage. This revolt against the status quo was characteristic of the energetic head of state, who leaned into America’s emerging role as a global power.

1909 Indian Head Quarter Eagle. Image: CoinWeek / Stack’s Bowers. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The early part of the 20th century was a time of great creativity in the design of U.S. coinage. Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ $20 double eagle design was introduced in 1907, along with his Indian Head $10 Eagle. Victor D. Brenner’s Lincoln Cent,

Kicking off the U.S. Mint’s September product lineup is the 2025-W $25 Reverse Proof American Palladium Eagle. Each coin, struck at the West Point Mint, contains one troy ounce of .9995 fine palladium. The coin features the Mint’s signature reverse proof finish, characterized by frosted fields and mirror-like design elements. Produced on specially polished planchets

It feels a little ridiculous to say 2 weeks later that we’ve just now recovered from the ANA show, but I have to admit it’s the truth. The Labor Day weekend came in handy, and the wife’s insistence on staying home and regrouping was wise counsel (though not accepted well by the writer). As you’ll