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WEBFueled by sensationalist reports, the coin trade across Europe has been inundated with questions about supposed minting errors and rarities. By Sebastian Wieschowski Sep 17, 2024. Stay informed with Numismatic News. News, auction, information, market updates and more for U.S. and world coin and paper money collectors. Subscribe.
The History of the 1965 Winston Churchill Commemorative Crown
WEBJul 24, 2019 · After an extraordinary life, Churchill passed away in London on Jan. 24, 1965 at the age of 90. On March 16, 1965, only seven weeks following his death, Parliament voted and approved the Churchill Crown. In September, the Royal Mint released a limited issue Churchill circulating commemorative crown honoring and memorializing his life.
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WEBAug 21, 2024 · Washington University in St. Louis Hosts Numismatic Exhibits. Washington University's Olin Library is currently hosting seven numismatic exhibits open to the public through July 7, 2024, including the exhibit "Freedom Will Be Ours: Medals and Money in Black America." By Numismatic News Staff Feb 26, 2024. US Coin News.
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WEBAug 30, 2024 · Demand For Numismatic Trophies Continues at Heritage’s $60 Million FUN Auctions. After a record $1.76 billion in 2023, Heritage tallies over $100 million in the first two weeks of 2024. By Numismatic News Staff Jan 16, 2024. US Coin New Issues.
Major Error Discovered on Kanaka‘ole Quarter - Numismatic News
WEBJul 20, 2023 · The extreme strength of the clashing of “EDETH” is due to Kanaka‘ole’s name being raised on the die and incuse on the coin. This is just the opposite of most coin designs where the elements are incuse in the die. This is the same reason the clashed “E” on the 1888-O VAM 1A dollar is so strong having been created from the incuse word ...
Rare 1982-D Small Date Copper Found - Numismatic News
WEBKen Potter. Dec 23, 2016. After 34 years, a 1982-D Small Date cent struck on a 95-percent copper-alloy planchet has finally been found and confirmed by me. A Minnesota collector who wishes to remain anonymous discovered it while sorting through 1982 cents by weight to save the copper-alloy pieces for their melt value.
U.S. Bank Notes Get Redesigned - Numismatic News
WEBNov 7, 2022 · The new note designs will be made public six to eight months ahead of their release. The first of these redesigns are set to release in 2026 with the $10. Following the $10 will be the $50 in 2028, $20 in 2030, $5 in 2032, and finally the $100 in 2034. In an effort to prevent and deter increasingly sophisticated counterfeit attempts, U.S ...
World Coin New Issues - Numismatic News
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Top-Notch: Croatia’s New “Lace-Making in Croatia” Gold Coins. Croatia has released three new gold commemorative coins to pay tribute to lace-making, a tradition recognized by UNESCO. The manufacture of lace in Pag, Hvar, and Lepoglava has been part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since …
1958 Doubled Die Cent Smashes Records - Numismatic News
WEBJan 26, 2023. A legendary example of the ultra-rare 1958 doubled die Lincoln cent smashed all records for the sale of any doubled die sold at auction by exceeding the virtually unfathomable $1 million mark! The 1958 doubled die cent boasts very strong doubling with only three specimens known. It is comparable to the 1955 and 1972 doubled die cents.
Basics and Beyond: Review of Latest ‘Cherrypickers’ Guide’
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Like the earlier edition, the 6th edition begins with a couple of pages of “Reader Comments.”. By Leonard Augsburger, the first comment sums up the mission of cherrypicking and what the new edition brings to it: “The Cherrypickers’ Guide represents one-stop shopping for anyone interested in the most important varieties among U.S. coins.