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Ancient Celtic Discovery

Ancient Celtic Discovery

October 30, 2025

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A metal detectorist uncovered a 2,200-year-old Celtic coin in Saxony. The gold quarter stater is the oldest known coin in the region.

Ancient Celtic Discovery
CFA Members Fired

CFA Members Fired

October 29, 2025

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All six members of the Commission of Fine Arts were fired on October 28 and no new appointments have been made.

CFA Members Fired
Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)

October 28, 2025

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This week's headlines include Germany's silver commems, medalist Jim Licaretz, Birmingham £5 note, and the 2026 Australian Citizenship $1.

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)
Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

October 28, 2025

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Special treats accompany some of the limited-edition copies of Stephen Pfeil’s acclaimed new book Modern Numismatic Masterpieces.

Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces
Criminals Target French Museums

Criminals Target French Museums

October 24, 2025

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Thieves stole around 2,000 gold and silver coins from the Maison des Lumière, a museum in northeastern France.

Criminals Target French Museums
Coin Donation Makes a Huge Impact

Coin Donation Makes a Huge Impact

October 24, 2025

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UMass Lowell has received a generous collection of ancient Roman and Greek coins from David Menchell for student study.

Coin Donation Makes a Huge Impact
Pack-Ripping Fun

Pack-Ripping Fun

October 21, 2025

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In collaboration with NGC, Ultrabreaks has released its first NGC-certified break pack, which features coins from the Carson City Mint.

Pack-Ripping Fun
Depiction Debate

Depiction Debate

October 21, 2025

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The Treasury Department has defended its draft of a commemorative $1 coin depicting President Donald Trump for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

Depiction Debate
Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)

Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)

October 20, 2025

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This week's headlines include El Salvadoran currency, cent distribution, Royal Mint silver delays, and 2026 American Innovation $1 Coins.

Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)
Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November

Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November

October 20, 2025

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Whitman's Winter Coin Expo will return this November with auctions, family-friendly activities, U.S. Mint releases, and more.

Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November
Obsolete Auction

Obsolete Auction

October 17, 2025

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Closing October 19, Heritage Auctions' sale of over 600 pieces of obsolete currency represents an array of issuers from across the nation.

Obsolete Auction
A Medieval Cauldron of Coins

A Medieval Cauldron of Coins

October 15, 2025

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A massive hoard containing up to 20,000 silver coins and other artifacts was discovered buried in a copper cauldron in Stockholm, Sweden.

A Medieval Cauldron of Coins