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        2007-D Jefferson Presidential Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

        CoinWeek Notes

        <p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes &#8230;. The Thomas Jefferson Presidential Dollar was the third Presidential Dollar coin issued in the series, and the third coin issued in the program&#8217;s first year. Circulation quality versions of the design were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. The 2007-D version can be identified by [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/2007-d-jefferson-presidential-dollar-a-collectors-guide/">2007-D Jefferson Presidential Dollar : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        2013-S Mount Rushmore America the Beautiful Quarter : A Collector’s Guide

        CoinWeek Notes

        <p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes &#8230;. Not every modern U.S. coin with an &#8220;S&#8221; mintmark is a Proof. Some product offerings from the United States Mint include uncirculated business-strike versions of circulating coins that may be of heightened interest to collectors. As part of the America the Beautiful Quarters program in 2012, the San Francisco Mint produced [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/2013-s-mount-rushmore-america-the-beautiful-quarter-a-collectors-guide/">2013-S Mount Rushmore America the Beautiful Quarter : A Collector&#8217;s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Private Collections Lead Heritage CSNS Auctions to $47.7 Million

        Heritage Auctions

        <p>Serious collectors know a must-have treasure when they see one, and that was exactly what happened when a massive Justh &#38; Hunter gold ingot crossed the auction block at Heritage Auctions’ April 30-May 4 CSNS U.S. Coins Signature Auction in which numerous new auction records were set. The last of 60 bids drove the final [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/private-collections-lead-heritage-csns-auctions-to-47-7-million/">Private Collections Lead Heritage CSNS Auctions to $47.7 Million</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Gold, Literature, and Legend – New Collector Coin for Witcher Fans

        CoinWeek

        <p>The fifth release in the prestigious series inspired by the works of Andrzej Sapkowski has just been unveiled. Baptism of Fire, the new gold collector coin from the Mint of Gdansk, is a masterpiece of numismatic art that transports us straight into the magical world of The Witcher. Minted from the highest purity gold (.9999 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/gold-literature-and-legend-new-collector-coin-for-witcher-fans/">Gold, Literature, and Legend &#8211; New Collector Coin for Witcher Fans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        God of Fire: Hephaestus and Vulcan on Ancient Coins

        Mike Markowitz

        <p>By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek &#8230;.. &#160; TO THE ANCIENT Greeks, he was Hephaistos[1]. To the Romans, he was Vulcan. To the Etruscans, he was Sethlans. Many ancient cultures imagined a god of fire who presided over volcanoes and was a metalsmith who crafted magical armor and weapons. Of the 12 “Olympian” gods of the [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/god-of-fire-hephaestus-and-vulcan-on-ancient-coins/">God of Fire: Hephaestus and Vulcan on Ancient Coins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        1964 Washington Quarter Proof : A Collector’s Guide

        CoinWeek Notes

        <p>by Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes &#8230;.. &#160; 1964 marked the end of an era in United States coinage, and not just for Proof issues like the 1964 Washington Quarter but for all silver coins struck for circulation. The dime, quarter dollar, and half dollar would all see their metal compositions changed, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1964-washington-quarter-proof-a-collectors-guide/">1964 Washington Quarter Proof : A Collector&#8217;s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        1924-S Peace Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

        CoinWeek Notes

        <p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes &#8230;.. &#160; 1924 marked the fourth year of production of Anthony de Francisci&#8217;s Peace Dollar design. As a denomination, the silver dollar had limited appeal as a circulating medium, seeing most of its use in the western states. Under the terms of the Pittman Act of 1918, however, hundreds of millions of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1924-s-peace-dollar-a-collectors-guide/">1924-S Peace Dollar : A Collector&#8217;s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        2023-D American Women Jovita Idar Quarter : A Collector’s Guide

        CoinWeek Notes

        <p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes &#8230;.. &#160; The 2023-D American Women Quarter honoring Jovita Idar was the fourth of five designs released in 2023 and the ninth issue overall. The coin honors the life and legacy of Jovita Idar, an educator, publisher, and lifelong advocate for the rights of Mexican Americans. Jovita Idar was born on September [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/2023-d-american-women-jovita-idar-quarter-a-collectors-guide/">2023-D American Women Jovita Idar Quarter : A Collector&#8217;s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

      •  Wire News - Numismatic.news

        Pop Culture on Coins: A Boon or Hindrance?

        Richard Giedroyc

        <p>The U.S. Mint will soon be releasing coins with pop culture characters. Will this be a boon for the numismatic community or a hindrance?</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/pop-culture-on-coins-a-boon-or-hindrance">Pop Culture on Coins: A Boon or Hindrance?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        Quarter Honoring Jovita Idar Named Best Circulating Coin at 2025 Mint Director’s Conference

        Numismatic News Staff

        <p>The U.S. Mint’s 2023 Jovita Idar quarter earned top honors at the Mint Directors Conference for its powerful tribute to the Mexican-American activist and journalist.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/quarter-honoring-jovita-idar-named-best-circulating-coin-at-2025-mint-directors-conference">Quarter Honoring Jovita Idar Named Best Circulating Coin at 2025 Mint Director’s Conference</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        Poll Question: If you could time travel and get any coin fresh from the Mint, which would it be and why?

        Numismatic News Staff

        <p>According to the May 2, 2025, poll, there are many coins that respondents would love fresh off the press, no matter where they had to travel in the timeline.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/poll-question-if-you-could-time-travel-and-get-any-coin-fresh-from-the-mint-which-would-it-be-and-why">Poll Question: If you could time travel and get any coin fresh from the Mint, which would it be and why?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        The Baltimore Gold Hoard: A Depression-Era Tale of Fortune and Fate

        Kele Johnson

        <p>A cellar, two shovels, and 3,558 coins sparked a legal battle and lasting legend.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/the-baltimore-gold-hoard-a-depression-era-tale-of-fortune-and-fate">The Baltimore Gold Hoard: A Depression-Era Tale of Fortune and Fate</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        “There’s Something Here”: Hikers Stumble Upon Hidden Gold Worth $340,000

        Kele Johnson

        <p>Gold coins, other treasures, and unanswered questions emerge from Czech forest discovery.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/theres-something-here-hikers-stumble-upon-hidden-gold-worth-340000">“There’s Something Here”: Hikers Stumble Upon Hidden Gold Worth $340,000</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        Collecting Bank Note Errors: How Collectors Win from Printing Mistakes

        Bank Note Reporter Staff

        <p>When perfection fails, collectors win—bank note errors can be rare, valuable, and highly sought after.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/collecting-bank-note-errors-how-collectors-win-from-printing-mistakes">Collecting Bank Note Errors: How Collectors Win from Printing Mistakes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        Euro Cent Coins Being Reconsidered

        Richard Giedroyc

        <p>As America moves toward getting rid of the penny—will Europe’s smallest coins be next on the chopping block?</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/euro-cent-coins-being-reconsidered">Euro Cent Coins Being Reconsidered</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

        Ancient to Asian: Stephen Album’s Auction 52 Features Rare Coins from Around the World

        World Coin News Staff

        <p>From ancient Rome to Qing China, Auction 52 at Stephen Album Rare Coins offers 3,550 historic treasures across four days of bidding—two live, two online-only.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/ancient-to-asian-stephen-albums-auction-52-features-rare-coins-from-around-the-world">Ancient to Asian: Stephen Album’s Auction 52 Features Rare Coins from Around the World</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>

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        The Morgan Dollar (Part 3/3) 

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        Published on 06-25-2010 07:24 PM

        Collecting Morgan Dollars

        My favorite part :D. The first step I believe anyone who's interested in collecting Morgan dollars should take is read. There are many great books on Morgan dollars out there, and reading them will give you a knowledge of the series, which is crucial when you're ...
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        The Truth about New Orleans Mint Morgan Dollars 

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        This is a topic I wrote last summer as a post on the CT forum about the Morgan Dollar. There have been quite a few people say very nice things about it, so I thought I would post it here as well so this community could read it. I hope you find it useful.

        Many times I have logged on
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        BARBER $1/2 SLEEPERS 

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        Published on 05-26-2010 11:26 AM

        BARBER $1/2 SLEEPERS

        By Frank Colletti

        April 25, 2010

         
        It is difficult to make a list of Barber half dollar sleepers. The simple reason is that most of the series is still asleep. Walking Liberty half dollars, Bust half dollars, even Seated half ...
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        My Two Cents Worth 

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        Published on 05-20-2010 07:34 PM
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        The two cent piece occupies an interesting position among all US coins for the collector. With production beginning during a severe circulating coin shortage, it was initially well received, but as other denominations of coinage made their appearances, the two cent piece quickly ...
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        Let's Get the Party Started! A Shackelton Conder Token for your Amusement 

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        This 1794 uncirculated token is from the county of Middlesex, England and is known as a Shackelton 477a per the Dalton & Hamer reference book. The "a" is to designate a variety - a rim inscription for "payable in dublin or london". This edge variety is considered Rare with less ...
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        The Morgan Dollar (Part 2/3) 

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        Published on 05-19-2010 08:23 PM
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        Part two focuses on two main parts of Morgan dollar history, the melts and hoards.

        Melts:

        The Pittman Act (1918)- Introduced by Senator Key Pittman on April 9th 1918, and passed just 13 days later on April 22nd. The Pittman Act authorized the melting of no more than ...
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        The Morgan Dollar (Part 1/3) 

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        Published on 05-13-2010 12:09 PM
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        This will be the first of three threads about the Morgan Dollar series. This part just covers a little history of the Morgan dollar designs. The next thread will discuss post mint history, including hoards/melts, distribution, and the GSA sale. The final thread will revolve around collecting Morgan ...
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        Longacre Doubling, A discussion 

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        Published on 04-26-2010 07:37 PM
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        LONGACRE DOUBLING
        By Frank J. Colletti


        To start with: who was James B. Longacre? Christian Gobrecht, designer of the famous (and valuable) Gobrecht dollars, was the chief engraver at the US mint, and died in 1844. The opening provided a place for James B (Barton) Longacre. ...
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        THE BARBER OR LIBERTY HEAD HALF DOLLAR 

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        THE BARBER OR LIBERTY HEAD HALF DOLLAR
        By Frank J. Colletti

        In 1892, following in the redesign format for the dimes and quarters, the half dollar was changed from the Seated Liberty design that had been in use since 1839. Charles Barber, the mint engraver, was selected by the ...
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        The Guide Book of the Official Red Book of United States Coins 

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        Guide Book of the Official Red Book of U.S. Coins
        By Frank J. Colletti
        Forwords by Kenneth Bressett and Q. David Bowers.
        304 Pages
        Soft Cover
        Price: $18.95

        Full Color, 6x9

        The Guide Book of the Official Red Book of United States Coins ...
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        How to post pictures on Numismatic Society 

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        The maximum file limit for this forum is 800x800 pixels, so for your pictures to upload properly make sure they are within the limits.

        There are two options when uploading pics, you can either upload the pics from your computer, or upload your pics from a URL (Another site, like photobucket). ...
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        The Guide Book of United States Coins 

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        The Guide Book of United States Coins
        [popularly called the Red Book]

        By R. S. Yeoman
        Edited by Kenneth Bressett

        This ubiquitous book is a 'must have' general reference on all US coins. The information within the covers would take hours of research to locate ...
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