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 […]
Q&A: is my Standing Liberty “No Stars Below Eagle” quarter a pattern coin?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers, 5th edition: Q: I have a 1917 quarter that does not have any stars below the eagle, and all of the other Liberty Standing quarters in my collection have three stars below the eagle. Is this a pattern coin? A: No, more than […]
NGC Signer Spotlight: Don Everhart
Watch a fascinating video Q&A with the former U.S. Mint Lead Sculptor in the latest installment in a series highlighting NGC’s many illustrious signers. For this month’s NGC Signer Spotlight, we’re sharing a video interview with Don Everhart, U.S. Mint Lead Sculptor (Retired). In the video, Everhart reflects on his journey as a coin designer […]
Q&A: During World War II, I was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Army, but actual presentation of the medal never took place. . .
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: During World War II, I was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Army, but actual presentation of the medal never took place. Is it possible for me to obtain my medal at this late date? A: You can apply for your medal […]
Bowers on Collecting: focus on Peace silver dollars
The following is re-posted from the “Bowers on Collecting” column on Coin Update I continue my comments to answer reader inquiries received after my May 8th edition. Next is the last of the questions I have received. A.E.W. of New Mexico writes: I have always been curious why the shorter (and more attractive, in my […]
Q&A: Why did the United States not adopt the sterling currency system, as did most other countries that subsequently emerged from British domination?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: As the American colonies were once British possessions, why did we not adopt the sterling currency system, as did most other countries that subsequently emerged from British domination? A: The reason was not, as some have suggested, to disassociate the United States from […]
Q&A: Was the minting of silver dollars suspended from 1928 until 1934 because the Treasury was overstocked with them?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Was the minting of silver dollars suspended from 1928 until 1934 because the Treasury was overstocked with them? A: Overstocking of unnecessary silver dollars was a normal condition during the reign of the powerful Western Silver Lobby. The Pittman Act, which authorized the […]
Q&A: Selling to a coin shop
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Selling to a Coin Shop Your local coin shop has the advantage of the personal touch that might be lacking in, for example, mail-order sales or Internet auctions. Good coin-shop proprietors do more than just run a cash register: They are fonts of numismatic […]
Q&A: Through the years I’ve set aside a lot of 1964 Kennedy halves. Can you tell me how much my coins are worth?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers, 5th edition: Q: Through the years I’ve set aside a lot of 1964 Kennedy halves, every one I’ve come across, as I once heard that they are quite valuable. Can you tell me how much my coins are worth? A: Your coins are […]
Q&A: Is it correct to refer to the Eisenhower dollar as a silver dollar?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers, 5th edition: Q: I often hear people refer to the Eisenhower dollar as a silver dollar, but am wondering if that is correct terminology, as any circulated examples of this coin that I have encountered appear to be made of a similar metallic […]
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