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Standout lots in Heritage's upcoming U.S. Coins Signature Auction include a 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, a Capped Bust, No Stars $2.50 quarter eagle and an 1891-O Seated Liberty quarter dollar.

Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency Auction 61 on Nov. 2 has some spectacular early quarter dollars from The Perfection Collection, including a high-grade 1837 Capped Bust quarter dollar.

There is no getting around the fact that doctored gold coins are a problem in the market. Doctoring is not new. I’ve heard stories of American collectors and dealers “messing” with coins as far back as a century ago.

By John Dannreuther, Gordon Wrubel, Craig Sholley, Brian Greer, Chuck Link, Tony Terranova, Chris Victor-McCawley, David McCarthy, and Erik Goldstein for

At shows or while viewing auctions and a small number get me to stop everything else and say WOW. These are special coins

Two November auctions by GreatCollections give collectors a chance to own quality Flying Eagle and Indian Head and Barber dimes from the registry set collections of the late Stewart Blay.

Master the craft of numismatics: discover the best coin collecting books filled with valuable insights, tips, and historical context.

(1) PUBLISHER STRUGGLES TO GET AMAZON TO LIST “JEWISH FUTURES” ANTHOLOGY. [Item by Michael A. Burstein.] Fantastic Books and I are having trouble getting Amazon to list the Jewish Futures: Science Fiction from the World's Oldest Diaspora edited by Michael A. Burstein ebook on Amazon. Fantastic Books publisher Ian Randal Strock told Facebook readers: Amazon.com has

The 1937-D "3 Legged" Buffalo nickel is one of interesting U.S. nickels. A missing leg is the key to unlocking the coin's value.

"Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History," by Ken Rendell, publishes Oct. 3, detailing his adventures seeking historic artifacts and busting hoaxes.