This year, the Mint is releasing only 10,000 Palladium Eagles in a new Uncirculated finish. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. On September 24 at noon (EDT), the U.S. Mint is releasing the 2020-W American Palladium Eagle in a new Uncirculated finish. Only 10,000 of the coins are being […]
The U.S. Mint commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War II
The following is an excerpt of an article by Stephanie Meredith on the website of the United States Mint This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. To honor the sacrifices and bravery of Americans who served during the war, the U.S. Mint will release four numismatic products in Fall […]
Stack’s Bowers Galleries to sell collection of Larry H. Miller, Utah jazz owner, for nearly 25 years
Santa Ana, California — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is thrilled to present the spectacular collection built by Utah businessman Larry H. Miller across two sales to be held in November and December 2020. Larry H. Miller was an entrepreneur and philanthropist most famous as the owner of the National Basketball Association’s Utah Jazz from 1985 up to […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending September 6, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending September 6, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (plus 2020-W Proof nickel) (20RG), which sold 4,263 units. In second place was the 2020-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (20EA) with 4,074 sold. The third best-selling item […]
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale September 18
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve in the U.S. Virgin Islands on September 18 at noon EDT. The coin is priced at $178.25. Production of this coin is capped at 13,750 […]
Q&A: Why is there such a multitude of varieties of the U.S. silver dollar series from 1794 to 1803?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: Why is there such a multitude of varieties of the U.S. silver dollar series from 1794 to 1803? A: During the 1790s and the early 1800s, U.S. coinage dies for all denominations were individually hand-engraved, with the inevitable result that no two dies […]
David Lawrence Rare Coins and nuTilt Imaging bring new, immersive technology to the hobby
Virginia Beach, Virginia: David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) and nuTilt Imaging are excited to introduce a brand-new imaging technology to the hobby of numismatics. NuTilt is a patent-pending process that brings coin imaging to life! The limitation of coin images today is that they are static; nuTilt breaks this barrier, showing how the light catches […]
Bowers on collecting: Focus on a famous hoard — Talbot, Allum & Lee coppers
At 241 Water Street in lower New York City, the firm of Talbot, Allum & Lee engaged in the India trade, importing goods by ship. Formed in 1794, the partnership operated only until 1796. Principals included William Talbot, William Allum, and James Lee. This particular district of the city was a beehive of activity with […]
Counterfeit detection: 1886-S Morgan dollar with an added mintmark
Beware: The alteration on this coin was done in one of the most convincing ways known. In 1886, nearly 20 million Morgan dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. On the other coast, the San Francisco Mint struck only 750,000 the same year. Of course, this difference in mintage means that the San Francisco dollars […]
United States Mint and Royal Mint collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary coins and medals
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants from Europe across the Atlantic and established a […]
