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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

Like so many ancient traditions, the origin stories of the Chinese Zodiac vary. Some say that the Buddha called on animals to help mankind and only twelve responded. Others say a Great Race was held to determine which animal would be placed in the zodiac for eternity. 12 Chinese zodiac animals are used to represent

Last week, the United States Mint introduced five holiday ornaments featuring quarters honoring Ida B. Wells, Juliette Gordon Low, Dr. Vera Rubin, Stacey Park Milbern, Althea Gibson, along with a proof set of $1 coins celebrating innovations in Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, and Texas. The latest U.S. Mint sales figures highlight the products’ initial performance. Released

1879 and 1880 Coiled Hair Stellas. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek. An 1880 Coiled Hair Stella in NGC PF67 CAC sold for $2.28 million to lead Heritage’s August 26-31 ANA U.S. Coins Signature® Auction to $51,171,731. That total, combined with the $16,954,975 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction August 27-29, raised

1883 Liberty Head Nickel – Without Cents. Image: CoinWeek / Stack’s Bowers. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The Liberty Head Nickel–or “V” Nickel, as it’s more commonly known–was the second design style of the United States five-cent nickel coin. The design by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber was a modest

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1879-O Liberty Head Double Eagle. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The last variation of the Liberty Head Double Eagle, often referred to as Type 3, was the Liberty Head Double Eagle With Motto and Twenty Dollars type. The Liberty Head Double Eagle was produced for