COINage News

12/12/2023

CAC approved coins fared well in many public sales during November 2023 and in live auctions in New Jersey, Texas and California. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed.

CAC coin grading approved coins fared well in many public sales in November 2023. Here are 12 examples that were selected from a large number of results.

12/10/2023

Numismatist of the Century award recipient David Hall, 76, is the coin field’s greatest promoter and a brilliant wealth creator. He transformed the coin hobby into an industry and invented the “grading revolution” that started in 1986.

Numismatist of the Century award winner David Hall is the coin field’s greatest promoter and a brilliant wealth creator, transforming a hobby into an industry.

12/08/2023

Numismatist of the Century award winner John Albanese is the rare coin market’s most forceful leader and number one professional numismatist...

Numismatist of the Century award winner John Albanese is the rare coin market’s most forceful leader withover 40 years of experience in numismatics.

12/06/2023

Pocket change pennies are soaring in value so we’ve put all our penny knowledge into one easy-to-access link. Click through to find out what you need to know for collecting and investing.

12/04/2023

The 1792 Copper Disme, Judd-10, Pollock-11 Rarity-6+ Copper, PCGS MS62BN is the PCGS Coin of the Month and features a unique and rare copper pattern.

12/02/2023

Coin dealers can be intimidating but inside knowledge of how they work can give you an advantage. Here are eight must-know secrets of dealers.

11/30/2023

If you're buying coins online, make sure you're safe.

If you buy coins online it's important to be safe. With online sites offering collectible coins and bullion for sale, here are 15 tips to protect yourself.

11/28/2023

Let the gift-giving begin!

Gift lists for coin collectors are top of mind this holiday season. Here’s a list of magnificent coins worthy of any list from affordable to aspirational.

11/24/2023

The 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter Type II, PCGS MS68FH is the PCGS Coin of the Month with modifications of chain mail to more fully cover Miss Liberty.

11/22/2023

The legacy of the Philadelphia Mint spans four sites over 225 years. Some may say it’s a scrappy tale, encompassing a motley crew of colorful characters.

11/20/2023

In the late 6th century B.C., the tetradrachm emerged as a large silver coin in Greece. Here’s a look at some of the more popular tetradrachms among collectors.

11/17/2023

As lifelong coin collectors pass away, their collections are passed to family members. Here is our guide to inheritance and sorting through old jars of coins.

11/15/2023

The 1877 Morgan Half Dollar in Silver, PCGS PR66CAM is the PCGS Coin of the Month and features a unique curly-haired portrait of Miss Liberty.

11/13/2023

Classic American gold coins or “old tenor gold coins” (1795- 1834) are the ultimate collector coins. Here’s a deep dive into these beautiful coins.

Classic American gold coins or “old tenor gold coins” (1795- 1834) are the ultimate collector coins. Learn more about these coins and how to collect them

11/11/2023

Gold commemorative coins were minted by the United States from 1903 to 1926 to honor persons, places, or events. Learn more about how to collect these coins.

Gold commemorative coins were minted by the United States from 1903 to 1926 to honor persons, places or events. Learn more about how to collect these coins.

11/09/2023

It looks like all of the stars are aligned for clouds to form over the horizon. But these are clouds with golden linings in this market report.

11/03/2023

CAC coin grading approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of October. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed.

CAC coin grading approved coins fared well in many public sales in October. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a large number of results.

10/31/2023

The latest edition of America’s best U.S. stamp catalog is waiting for you. Enjoy 164 pages of color photographs, valuable collecting tips, fascinating history and more. Collectors agree; a catalog like this is worth its weight in gold, but we’ll send yours FREE!

📜 Explore the Ultimate U.S. Stamp Catalog 💌Get your FREE Mystic catalog here: https://www.mysticstamp.com/Advertisement-Response/FREE-US-Postage-Stamp-Cat...

10/27/2023

The popularity of coins with color on them drives specific segments of coin markets and collectors where beautiful colors bring premiums.

The popularity of coins with color on them drives specific segments of coin markets and collectors where beautiful colors bring premiums

10/25/2023

I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke®

Enjoy Coca-Cola® with brand new commemorative products representing everyone’s favorite soft drink! These items are produced with .999 fine silver and portray the classic Coca-Cola logo and images of the famous glass bottle. Click the link to secure yours before they’re all gone!

https://www.apmex.com/coca-cola

Coca-Cola

10/23/2023

When buying or selling rare coins you need to keep some rules in mind...

When buying or selling rare coins you need to keep some rules in mind. These rules can have a significant impact on the health of your bank or crypto account.

10/20/2023

We hear this term a lot, but do we really know what it means? NFTs are digital assets that store value. Here's what you need to know.

What are NFTs? We hear this term a lot, but do we really know what it means? NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. An NFT is a digital asset that stores value.

10/18/2023

The 1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PR65CAM is the PCGS Coin of the Month. This variety was once owned by legendary collectors and recently sold for $4,620,000.

1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PR65CAM is the PCGS Coin of the Month. This variety was once owned by legendary collectors and recently sold for $4,620,000.

10/16/2023

So why is the Bitcoin market down lately and what are the prospects for a recovery in the future? Unlike other asset classes, cryptocurrencies do not exist in physical form.

Why is Bitcoin down now and what are the prospects for a recovery in the future? Unlike other asset classes, cryptocurrencies do not exist in physical form.

06/01/2023

This specimen is one of just three such pieces ever accounted for, and this one has a provenance that reads like a “Who’s Who” of numismatics, with collectors such as Lorin G. Parmelee, William Woodin, and Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., once holding this coin in their cabinets before its stewardship in the collection of Harry W. Bass, Jr., who bought it in 1982.

The 1804 Capped Bust Right Eagle Plain 4 is the PCGS Coin of the Month. Included in a proof set as a diplomatic gift, this is a treasure of ultra-rare status.

05/30/2023

Learn more about the beautiful Franklin and Kennedy half-dollar series including how to identify the coins and incorporate them into your collection.‎

Learn more about the beautiful Franklin and Kennedy half-dollar series including how to identify the coins and incorporate them into your collection.

05/29/2023

Be sure to take advantage of this holiday offer! Click the link here to subscribe.
https://www.coinagemag.com/product/subscribe-to-1-year-coinage-print-magazine-subscription-and-get-bundle-of-past-6-issue-of-2022-absolutely-free/?ref=S5CAG023

05/28/2023

"This public awareness of the cent, once it disappears from daily use, will also lead to increased collector activity. Many of those who acquire large numbers of cents will be content to stay at that point and simply expand their cent holding. Others will discover equally interesting aspects of American coinage, such as the Buffalo or Jefferson nickels." - R.W. Julian

There has been speculation about the penny and if it will be abolished. The true cost to make a penny is 2.1 cents. What will happen if it is abolished?

05/26/2023

Who knows how many pennies sit in glass jars, sock drawers and piggy banks today? Some estimates broadly peg the number well into the tens of billions. But the real value of the Lincoln cent today may not rest in its meager spending power but rather its vast potential to lure people into numismatics.

There’s no more familiar fixture in American numismatics than the Lincoln cent. Learn more about this coin's history and the future of this American icon.

05/05/2023

The 1878 8 Tailfeathers Morgan Dollar, is a PCGS Coin of the Month. Few coins are as popular as the Morgan dollar, a classic silver coin and collectible.

The 1878 8 Tailfeathers Morgan Dollar, is the PCGS Coin of the Month. Few coins are as popular as the Morgan dollar, a classic silver coin and ccollectible.