A monumental piece of Nevada’s rich history has been returned to its rightful home. A 155-year-old balance scale, once used to weigh hundreds of millions of dollars in gold and silver bullion from the legendary Comstock Lode, has been acquired by the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. The scale, originally installed at the Carson … Read more
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle has officially claimed the No. 1 spot, dethroning the 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar as the nation’s greatest coin in the newly reimagined sixth edition of Whitman’s best-selling 100 Greatest United States Coins. Whitman has released its highly anticipated sixth edition of 100 Greatest United States Coins, offering readers an … Read more
This holiday season, the iconic Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas! takes center stage in a new and exciting way. The first officially licensed Dr. Seuss coin series debuts on Green Friday—November 29, 2024—with a special limited-edition Grinch coin, marking the start of an eight-coin collection. These stunning, legal tender coins are crafted from … Read more
In a special episode recorded at the Whitman Expo on November 14, 2024, Whitman Brands CEO John Feigenbaum joins Mike and Matt of the Coin Show Podcast to dive into a range of numismatic topics. The trio discusses everything from the role of Greysheet and updates from the Whitman Expo to the eagerly anticipated re-designed … Read more
A rare 1837 Silver 25 Cents token led Heritage Auctions’ Robert A. Schuman, M.D. Collection of Hard Times Tokens Showcase Auction, selling for an impressive $120,000. The October 28 sale totaled $1,130,999, featuring many exceptional and historic tokens. The 1837 American Silver 25 Cents token, classified as Low-50, HT-74, W-NY-480-80j, R.8, MS62 NGC, is one … Read more
The Heritage Auctions U.S. Coins Signature Auction, running November 20-24, promises an exciting showcase of elite numismatic treasures. With contributions from more than 140 consignors and several significant private collections, this event is set to be one of Heritage’s largest auctions. Key highlights include remarkable coins from the Greensboro and Ronald Firman Rarities Collections, among … Read more