Coin Collecting News Stories

Starlust Columbiana Auction

October 23, 2026

3 min read

The Steve Starlust Showcase Auction of Rare 1893 Columbiana includes 209 cherrypicked treasures, including never-before-offered pieces.

Starlust Columbiana Auction

Trump Dollar Errors

October 22, 2026

2 min read

Three examples of 2026 Trump dollar coins missing a clad layer have been reported, prompting collectors to search for additional errors.

Trump Dollar Errors

Kolomna Hoard Plagued by Mystery

October 20, 2026

1 min read

The owner of a hoard of over 2,600 silver coins discovered in Kolomna outside Moscow may have fallen victim to the plague in the 1400s.

Kolomna Hoard Plagued by Mystery

Four Animals Chosen for Britain’s New Notes

October 15, 2026

1 min read

The Bank of England has announced the four animals the public selected to appear on a new series of nature-themed bank notes.

Four Animals Chosen for Britain’s New Notes

1792 Half Disme Back at Auction after 13 Years

October 8, 2026

1 min read

A mint-state 1792 half disme, the finest known example, hits the auction block on October 8 after a decade of public display.

1792 Half Disme Back at Auction after 13 Years

CAC Grading Launches Fundraising Initiative

October 8, 2026

1 min read

Nonprofit numismatic organizations can apply for financial support through the new CACG Charity Label fundraising initiative.

CAC Grading Launches Fundraising Initiative

U.S. Mint Meet and Greets

October 6, 2026

1 min read

Each month for the rest of the year, the United States Mint will host meet and greets for the public to speak with employees.

U.S. Mint Meet and Greets

Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent

September 30, 2026

2 min read

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

2 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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