Coin Collecting News Stories

Australian Rarity

January 23, 2025

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PCGS recently graded a silver 1860 Australian shilling pattern that bears the Kangaroo Office of Port Phillip reverse.

Australian Rarity

2024 Collier Prize Awarded to Moneda Ibérica

January 23, 2025

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The 2024 Collier Prize goes to a groundbreaking digital catalog of ancient coins from the Iberian Peninsula and southern France.

2024 Collier Prize Awarded to Moneda Ibérica

Lead Pollution in the Roman Empire

January 22, 2025

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The recent study indicates that silver mining and smelting in the ancient Roman Empire caused harmful amounts of lead pollution in the air.

Lead Pollution in the Roman Empire

Calling All Artists

January 17, 2025

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Artists can apply for the Art of Engraving scholarship to attend week two of the ANA's 2025 Summer Seminar.

Calling All Artists

Summer Seminar Grant Program

January 16, 2025

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The ANA is thrilled to continue its Summer Seminar grant program with support from the Thomas Family Foundation.

Summer Seminar Grant Program

NumisMaster Welcomes Jeff Starck as Market Analyst

January 14, 2025

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A renowned numismatist and writer will bring his three decades of editorial experience to Numismatic News.

NumisMaster Welcomes Jeff Starck as Market Analyst

Newman Grant Program

January 14, 2025

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The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society has opened applications for its 2025 Newman Grant Program.

Newman Grant Program

Nellie Tayloe Ross Day

January 3, 2025

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Wyoming will celebrate Nellie Tayloe Ross Day on January 5, the 100th anniversary of Ross taking office as the state’s first female governor.

Nellie Tayloe Ross Day

Whitman Acquires Friedberg References

January 2, 2025

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The famed numismatic publisher has recently purchased the publishing rights to a handful of iconic references.

Whitman Acquires Friedberg References

U.S. Mint Updates Educational Website

December 30, 2024

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The U.S. Mint has revamped its Coin Classroom website to better provide educational resources for children and educators.

U.S. Mint Updates Educational Website

Ellsworth’s Early Cents

December 24, 2024

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On January 9 at the FUN Convention, Heritage Auctions will conduct the sale of Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth’s collection of U.S. large cents.

Ellsworth’s Early Cents

How the U.S. Mint is Changing

December 24, 2024

4 min read

The U.S. coining facility is investing in modern minting practices and coins that celebrate pop culture and upcoming anniversaries.

How the U.S. Mint is Changing