News

2/28/2013 - The first gold coins struck by the US Mint that are unquestionably Proof were struck in 1821.

2/22/2013 - The selection of coins features a number of important, high-grade rarities, but the most memorable is Newman’s stunning 1852 Humbert $10 Territorial Gold Piece.

2/21/2013 - Supply and demand still dictates pricing – "it's the biggest purchase I've made that I can't live in or doesn't have wheels"

2/20/2013 - This previously unknown unstruck planchet for 1793 Half Cents displays a perfectly lettered edge.

2/18/2013 - Any veteran numismatist knows that much of the best information is not to be found in books, but rather in articles and filler stories of a more ephemeral nature.

2/15/2013 - The distinctive reed marks on Liberty’s neck help make this fake more recognizable.

2/15/2013 - 2012 was an exciting year for Chinese Pandas. Here is a review of the medals and special issues.

2/14/2013 - The US Mint has been striking what are universally considered Proof coins since at least 1817.

2/12/2013 - Special label now available for coins included in the second edition of 100 Greatest US Modern Coins.

2/12/2013 - Scenes of marine life and animals popular with collectors worldwide, and the coins of Singapore fit neatly in many collections.