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To Coin a Phrase

To Coin a Phrase

Countless coin-related expressions—from the cent to the dime and beyond—are a part of our everyday language.
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Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes

Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes

Greek bronze coins from the Iberian Peninsula are low-cost and overlooked segment of the ancient numismatic world.
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Collecting Large Cents

Collecting Large Cents

Large cents provide exciting collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.
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You Can Count on Me

You Can Count on Me

When and how did people begin to count and compute sums of money? And how does that influence today's hobbyists?
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Celebrating Women’s History Month

News & Notes

Notable News (March 3-9, 2026)

Notable News (March 3-9, 2026)

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This week’s headlines include Arizona coin rounding, record bullion demand in Australia, the Red Book’s popularity, and Swiss cash.

Notable News (March 3-9, 2026)
Career Track

Career Track

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Applications are open for Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2026 Professional Numismatist Program, to be held July 25-31, in California.

Career Track
Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)

Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)

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This week’s headlines include the Royal Mint’s mystery bundles, an 1896 Olympic medal, Washington’s coin tax, and a Royal Canadian Mint issue.

Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)
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Fighting Indifference

Fighting Indifference

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Commemorative medals of Elie Wiesel’s 1986 Nobel Peace Prize honor the Jewish author, philosopher, humanist, and Holocaust survivor.

Fighting Indifference
From the Depths

From the Depths

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The Austrian Mint depicts the hippocampus, a mythical sea creature from Greek mythology, on a coin that illuminates under UV light.

From the Depths
Revolutionary Financier

Revolutionary Financier

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The Jewish-American Hall of Fame honors a financier whose support helped America win the Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary Financier
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On the Market

Just Starting Out

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