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Readers found interest in reasons for similar prices on coins with vast differences in mintages, while interest remains high in the status of a Kentucky gold coin hoard.

The sixth edition, volume II, of the "Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties" will be offered for sale by Whitman Publishing beginning at the ANA World's Fair of Money in Pittsburgh.

By Chris Bulfinch - Numismatist, Stack's Bowers ......   The Red Book lists only one doubled die variety for Franklin half dollars: the 1961 Proof

The American Numismatic Association is seeking submissions through April 1 for the organization’s annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards, which include a cash prize, book vouchers and certificates.

By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......   Collecting United States coins by die variety has its origins in early copper

Whitman Publishing announces a slate of new books and hobby supplies that will be available in 2023. The lineup includes titles on U.S. and world coins,

By Tom DeLorey ......   About 45 years ago, collector Del Romines came into my office at Coin World’s "Collectors Clearinghouse" with two well-worn

By January 1861, the process of southern secession was underway, signaling the onset of America’s deadliest war. Throughout this tumultuous year, the

While still a fledgling design, the Philadelphia Mint struck nearly 50% more 1910 Lincoln cents than in 1909 or 1910. In fact, it was the largest single

By CoinWeek IQ .....   The Philadelphia Mint struck 15,646,000 Kennedy half dollars in 1998. A typical year for a denomination that didn't see much