The fourth known 1854 San Francisco Mint Liberty Head Half Eagle, discovered earlier this year and subsequently sold at auction this past August for more than $2 million, now is in a Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) holder. The current owner took the coin to the Baltimore Winter Expo to submit to PCGS, which was running their popular Crossover […]
PCGS Grades Rare 1854-S $5 Gold Coin – High Price Read More »
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the United States Mint is likely to raise prices on eighteen gold products made for collectors. The U.S. Mint’s collection of gold coins have prices that can change weekly based on the trending value of gold as compared against its 2018 pricing matrix. The agency’s current coin prices are based on an average
Excavators in Israel have discovered a trove of 44 Byzantine gold coins and other valuables. Coins from the hoard were minted by the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Emperor Phocas (A.D. 602 to 610) and Emperor Heraclius (A.D. 610 to 641).
Byzantine Pure Gold Coin Treasure Found Worth Millions of Dollars Read More »
The U.S. Mint’s collection of gold coin prices can change weekly based on the trending value of gold as compared against its 2018 pricing matrix. Current coin prices are based on an average of gold that is within $1,250 to $1,299.99 an ounce. The precious metal has stumbled to a one-year low and is now trading
As collectors know, coins are not only coveted for their intrinsic value and rarity, but because they are works of art as well. One of the most beautiful coins still being minted today is the American Gold Eagle. Created from gold mined solely in America, its two sides feature reliefs designed by highly skilled artists
COMMON COIN TERMS As you get into the wonderful world of currency searching, it is important to understand some of the common coin terms used in the hobby. Below is a table of the common coin terms and definitions. We add things to this list as necessary, it is obviously not a hugely extensive list
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The United States Mint unveiled images of the 2023 American Innovation dollars honoring innovations from the states of Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi. Images of the 2023 American Innovation dollars for Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi On Jan. 30, the U.S. Mint will release their first products containing one of the four $1 coins —
2023 American Innovation Dollar Images and Design Descriptions Unveiled Read More »
Two exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles continue Heritage’s offerings of the Bob R. Simpson Collection…
Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 Double Eagles at Heritage Sale Read More »
COIN NEWS: On Nov. 27, a good Samaritan slipped the generous donation of Gold Coins in a Salvation Army Donation Bucket at a Price Chopper in Bristol, Connecticut.
An exhibit of rare, historic French coins described as the best and most comprehensive ever displayed in the United States will be showcased from the extensive Tyrant Collection (www.TheTyrantCollection.com) at the September 5-7, 2019 Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com). This gold Stater struck by the Parisii in Northern Gaul between
French Coins Dating From 59 B.C. In $10M Exhibit At September Long Beach Expo Read More »