Coin Collecting News Stories

Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent

September 30, 2026

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U.S. Coins and Jewelry has acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent that a Texas family held unverified for more than 60 years.

Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent

Silver Denarii Hoard in Germany

September 28, 2026

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On September 22, the biggest Roman coin treasure ever found in Germany from the time of Emperor Hadrian went on display.

Silver Denarii Hoard in Germany

NBS Publishing Grant Program

September 28, 2026

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The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) is seeking book proposals and volunteers for a new publishing grant program.

NBS Publishing Grant Program

Follow Clues, Find Treasure

September 26, 2026

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This October, Stack’s Bowers Galleries will hide $40,000 in prizes across four U.S. cities, with $10,000 waiting to be claimed in each one.

Follow Clues, Find Treasure

26-Cent Coin Sells for Nearly $17,000

September 23, 2026

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An unusual U.S. Mint error piece, the “26-Cent Coin,” sold for nearly $17,000 at a GreatCollections auction on September 20.

26-Cent Coin Sells for Nearly $17,000

Washington Seeks Ideas for 2029 American Innovation $1 Coin

September 22, 2026

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Washington is seeking public input to help determine which state innovation or innovator will be featured on its 2029 Innovation $1 coin.

Washington Seeks Ideas for 2029 American Innovation $1 Coin

Shaping American Identity

September 19, 2026

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Collectors can examine some of the artistic foundations of American coinage at a new exhibit in Washington, D.C.

Shaping American Identity

The New Newman Numismatic Portal

September 18, 2026

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Launched in September, the new Newman Numismatic Portal brings together numismatic literature and images under a unified repository.

The New Newman Numismatic Portal

Largest Viking-Era Coin Hoard Unearthed in Finland

September 16, 2026

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Metal detectorist Kalle Lappinen recently landed Finland’s largest cache of Viking Age coins and other treasures from the storied era.

Largest Viking-Era Coin Hoard Unearthed in Finland

Million-Dollar Rarities in Heritage’s ANA Auctions

September 14, 2026

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Five U.S. coins sold for seven figures, contributing to the $67 million total for all three of Heritage Auctions' recent ANA sales.

Million-Dollar Rarities in Heritage’s ANA Auctions

King of Barber Dimes Sells for $1.25 Million

September 13, 2026

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A legendary 1894-S Barber dime sold for $1.25 million in Session 2 of Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction.

King of Barber Dimes Sells for $1.25 Million

U.S. Mint Announces New Slate of AIP Artists

September 10, 2026

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The United States Mint recently unveiled the roster of 37 artists participating in the Artistic Infusion Program (AIP).

U.S. Mint Announces New Slate of AIP Artists