Fake $50 gold coin used in purchase, suspect at Large
The gold-colored coin, featuring two eagles and inscribed with the words “1 OZ. FINE GOLD — 50 DOLLARS,” was used to purchase $25 worth of merchandise on Feb. 21 from the Casey’s General Store
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The gold-colored coin, featuring two eagles and inscribed with the words “1 OZ. FINE GOLD — 50 DOLLARS,” was used to purchase $25 worth of merchandise on Feb. 21 from the Casey’s General Store
A superb example of an extremely rare 140-year-old U.S. coin that sat, untouched and perhaps unknown, in a family safe is among lots in highest demand being offered at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins Auction March 14-16. Heritage Auctions will offer this rare 1879 $4 Flowing Hair at its March U.S. Coins Sale. (Imaged by Heritage … Read more
A product that is always popular with collectors, the United States Mint at noon EST today will release its annual proof set of clad coinage. As an added bonus, every set shipped will also include a special “premium coin.” U.S. Mint image of its 2019 Proof Set and the separately packaged “W” cent that comes … Read more
Many collectors want a rare date at a bargain price. I happen to be among that group, but I am not very impressed when I read what others suggest are sleepers. There are a lot of coins around today that are cheap based on their mintages, but I want them to be three things: cheap … Read more
Joseph Menna brings his unique portfolio of talents to the position of chief engraver
Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a new family of youth products in 2019 — the Mint’s first new youth products in five years. There will be three new products for kids in 2019, featuring the Mighty Minters — Kendra, Timothy, Sophie, Lina, Alex, Eli Layla. They are fun, approachable, and … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s a roll call Andy Chan has not attended in more than five weeks. The motorcycle officer and 24-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Highway Patrol was heading into work on Jan. 3 when a 79-year-old man struck him with a van. “I got a call from the commanding officer of the … Read more
Why the Specimen 1964 Kennedy half dollar could be series’ most valuable
Heritage’s Sept. 8 auction of a 1964 Kennedy half dollar with a Special Mint set finish, graded SMS Mint State 67 by Professional Coin Grading Service, for $47,000 has shined a spotlight on the Kennedy half dollar series. Today, few people handle Kennedy half dollars daily in their pocket change, but collectors covet rare examples … Read more