I am 71, and the Red Book is older than I am. I was born in 1952, and here is a photo of that edition: I have purchased Red Books, otherwise known as A Guide Book of United States Coins, since my boyhood as a collector. I have several older editions even now in my […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending August 13, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending August 13, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the Morgan silver dollar Proof coin (23XF), which sold 292,189 units. In second place was the Peace silver dollar Proof coin (23XL), with 274,156 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023 American Liberty […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending August 6, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending August 6, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 4,219 units. In second place was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Uncirculated coin (23EG), with 1,356 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the […]
Presidential silver medal honoring Andrew Johnson available August 14
Washington — The Andrew Johnson Presidential silver medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint (Mint) on August 14 at noon EDT. Johnson was the nation’s 17th President, serving from April 15, 1865, to March 4, 1869. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of […]
Bowers on Collecting: Fifth Ward Museum Hotel
The Fifth Ward Museum Hotel was conducted by Thomas Riley and partners at 94 Broadway in New York City. Opened in 1826, it was an attraction from the start, further emphasized when a flagpole soaring 174 feet into the sky was erected on the ground next to it.[1] The exhibits, mainly in a room up […]
ANA officials receive Mint artists’ tributes to Saint-Gaudens “Victory”
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) August 9, 2023 — The American Numismatic Association (ANA) received a donation of autographed, specially produced 20 x 24-inch prints of artworks created by four acclaimed artists who have designed coins and medals for the United States Mint. Their artworks commemorate the famous Victory statue crafted a century ago by another acclaimed numismatic […]
United States Mint 2023 American Liberty high relief gold coin and 2023 American Liberty silver medal available August 10
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2023 American Liberty high relief gold coin and silver medal beginning on August 10 at noon EDT. Since its establishment more than 230 years ago, the Mint has issued a vast array of coins with the concept of liberty personified by allegorical female […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending July 30, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending July 23, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 3,927 units. In second place was the 2023-(P) Morgan silver Tribute dollar (23XE), with 1,237 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-(P) Peace silver […]
United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2023 World’s Fair of Money
Washington — United States Mint (Mint) Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The ribbon cutting will occur on Tuesday, August 8, at 12:00 p.m. (EDT), and […]
Bowers on Collecting: Keeping up with new coin issues
The following was re-posted from the “Bowers on Collecting” column on Coin Update It was about 15 years ago when, with Whitman Publishing, I set about arranging a display of all of the coins issued during the administration of Ronald Reagan. I was shocked to realize that to include one each of all Mint State […]
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