The 1776-dated Continental Currency dollar in pewter is one of the best-known coins associated with early America. Conventional wisdom has had it that the paper dollar of similar design was discontinued in 1776 and the pewter dollar was issued as a more durable substitute. In recent years, several researchers have delved into the coin deeply, […]
Red Book recollections: John and Nancy Wilson
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 72nd edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the […]
CAC coins bring premiums in auctions in June 2018
CAC-approved coins continue to realize higher prices at auction than their non-CAC counterparts. Here are 10 examples, among many, that could be listed: On June 11, the Goldbergs auctioned an MS-64 1892-O quarter with a CAC sticker for $780. Earlier in 2018, Heritage has publicly sold four MS-64 1892-O quarters without CAC stickers. The two sold on May 9 […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending July 8, 2018
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending July 8, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was again the 2018 U.S. Mint Proof Set (18RG), which sold 5,903 units. In second place is the 2018 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Set (18RJ), with 3,267 units sold. The third best-selling item this week was the 2018 […]
CIT’s Scarab Collection, Selection III: Secret Riddle, Solar Zenith, and Withering Blaze
Description The obverse features a decorative floral pattern, onto which a round blank space is set in the upper middle of the coin, showing the portrait of the English Queen and the inscription ELIZABETH II, and COOK ISLANDS. The denomination and issue year are also included. The reverse shows a scarab on a round blank […]
Bowers on collecting: Collecting medals in 2018 and in 1789
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high. This is due to several aspects. First, an extensive collection of medals can be formed for a low cost. One of the most important sets ever produced is the Society of Medalists series issued from 1930 into the 1980s at the rate […]
The San Francisco Mint’s 2018 Silver Reverse Proof Set to go on sale July 23
On July 23 at noon (ET), the San Francisco Mint’s 2018 Silver Reverse Proof Set (18XC) will go on sale on the Mint’s website. The set commemorates the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco Mint producing Proof coinage and features two lenses. Each coin in the set possesses the “S” mint mark of the San […]
Blockchain challenges
The following is an excerpt of an article by Larry D. Wall on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A blockchain is a type of distributed database that is being touted as likely to dramatically restructure a wide variety of activities, including accounting, payments, personal identity, property records, and even voting. Yet in practice, the […]
Maneki Neko features as the latest release in Special Shapes Gold Coins series
Description The obverse shows a circular impression with the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau inside. Surrounding it is the legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU / 1 $. The reverse presents a stylised beckoning cat (the Maneki Neko). Story Everybody who can call a cat his or her own knows that cats are very […]
Nickels may soon become less expensive to produce
New NIST research could bring down the cost of making nickels When designing a new coin, U.S. government agencies such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) use a “dummy” imprint so as not to run afoul of anti-counterfeiting rules. Here, Martha Washington in a mob cap subs in for Thomas Jefferson. Nickels are […]
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