The third edition of Harlan J. Berk’s 100 Greatest Ancient Coins will debut in December 2023, available from bookstores and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at Whitman.com). Here, David Hendin, vice president and adjunct curator of the American Numismatic Society, shares his thoughts on the book and its author. The greatest thing about Harlan […]
CAC coins bring premiums in November
CAC-approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of November, and in live auctions in New Jersey, Texas, and California. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On November 2, Legend auctioned a CAC-approved MS-67 grade, 1913 “Type One” Buffalo […]
Opportunity to apply for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee as the Member Specially Qualified in Medallic Arts or Sculpture
Washington — The United States Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member specially qualified to serve on the advisory body by virtue of their education, training, or experience in the medallic arts or sculpture. The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 p.m. […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 26, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 26, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 7,766 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (23RH), with 2,727 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S one-ounce American […]
God save the King, a new era in British coinage is launched
The Royal Mint unveiled the new definitive series of circulation coinage to usher in the reign and new numismatic era of King Charles III. Michael Alexander and Coin Update catch up with Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coins, and Dr. Kevin Clancy, Museum Director of the Royal Mint, and asked them why this project is […]
Red Book Recollections: Lincoln W. Higgie III
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 70th edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the long-lived […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 19, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 19, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set (23GC), which sold 33,467 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), with 5,464 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S […]
2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set available on November 28
Washington — The 2023 United States Mint (Mint) Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on November 28 at noon EST. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Produced at the United States Mint in San Francisco, […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 12, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 12, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S Morgan and Peace Silver Tribute Dollar Reverse Proof Set (23XS), which sold 220,372 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), with 7,918 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]
Inside the Mint: celebrating the life and legacy of Maria Tallchief
The following was excerpted from an Inside the Mint feature by Sharon McPike The U.S. Mint celebrated the Maria Tallchief quarter during an event in Chicago, Illinois, on October 29. The event was held in partnership with the National Women’s History Museum and Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Maria Tallchief Quarter is the final release in 2023 […]
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