Coins, Metals & Paper Money

A rare U.S. gold coin recovered five years ago from a world famous California Gold Rush shipwreck, and subsequently named “Supernova” because of its unique, multi-color natural toning, will be offered at auction May 16.

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With its strong and rustic, and yet quite refined design by James E. Fraser, the Indian Head or Buffalo nickel has long been a popular series.

Quality was in the eyes of the bidders in the multi-billion dollar United States rare coin market during 2018. Here, the PCGS reports the top rare US coins sold in 2018.

To say the 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle is a rare coin is an understatement. It's one of just four existing specimens of this early coin and one will come before bidders during an Aug. 16 auction presented by Heritage Auctions.

A gold coin, which research shows was struck for and carried by President George Washington, will come to the auction block Aug. 16 through Heritage Auctions for only the third time in its history. The net proceeds from the sale of this coin will benefit charities.

A selection of unique artistic Native American Portrait Galvanos created by Edward Warren Sawyer during the early 20th century will come before bidders during Heritage Auctions' auctions at the Long Beach coin show, June 13-18.

A lot has changed since the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition took place in Chicago. However, one of the innovations unveiled at that Expo continues to entertain and appeal to all ages. Elongated coins or pressed cents continue to captivate.

The recent discovery of several unique items related to icons of American history, including a spoon made by Paul Revere, are among the headlining objects in a diverse sale set for June 2-3 through Kaminski Auctions.

A specimen of regulated gold cob coinage from 18th century Lima, Peru may see $100,000 during Daniel Frank Sedwick’s Treasure Auction 23, slated for May 15-16.

Colonial coins and currency will make more than an appearance at Pook & Pook, Inc.'s May 26 online-only coin and jewelry auction, they'll kick things off in classic style.

A 52-coin set of $20 Saint-Gauden Double Eagle coins, issued from 1907-1932, is slated to sell April 8 on eBay.

Classic literature, and dapper and unexpected art and accessories are among the items coming to auction soon at Heritage Auction. This week's blog features six of those exciting objects.

Did you know Teddy Roosevelt's journeys are the subject of a vintage board game? Or, that Abraham Lincoln helped change the 'face of presidential campaigning'? These are just a couple of the fascinating facts represented by objects in Heritage Auctions' Feb. 24 political memorabilia auction.

Two Panamanian banknotes may command upward of $8,000 each during Skinner Auctioneers' Feb. 16 online Coins & Currency auction.

Coin and currency collectors converged on Florida for FUN recently, and Heritage Auctions was there adding to the excitement with a series of signature auctions.

In the realm of rare coins, 2017 saw strong auction sales on both ends of the spectrum. The blue-chip level of auction sales $50,000) and the $500 and under opportunities were vibrant, reports PNG.

A vintage movie-prop ship featured in the 1925 silent version of the film "Ben-Hur" is among many unique items of memorabilia, art, and antiques set to sell Dec. 16 through Milestone Auctions.

Pook & Pook Inc.'s recent discovery of treasures in an old worn-out tin is a good reminder to never leave a tin unopened - sometimes it's what's on the inside that really counts.

A coin extolled as the first struck and paid for by the U.S. government will be on display at the Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp and Sports Collectible Expo Sept. 7-9.

Coin and currency auction action out of Denver, Colorado includes record-setting prices paid for error Lincoln cents, during the annual summer ANA convention.

The annual World's Fair of Money, presented by the American Numismatic Association, is underway. In addition to buying and selling on the convention floor, there are auctions. We teamed up with KP Numismatics to take a look.

Five renowned coin collections are among the 500+ coins coming before bidders during the PCGS Member Only sale, July 13.

Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton recently teamed up with numismatic experts, specifically Michael Fuljenz, whose expertise includes numismatic-related crimes, to provide valuable tips about collecting gold coins.

Dr. Alan York's collection of philately and numismatic specimens includes many scarce examples related to some of the most defining moments in world history. A segment of this collection is coming before bidders May 19 through Roland Auctions.

Sometimes it's a phrase or even a simple quote that sets the scene and captivates your attention. Antoinette Rahn shares some of those scenes from the May 10, 2017 issue of Antique Trader.

In the first three weeks of 2017, auctions of U.S. and World coins and currency have produced more than $70M in sales, reports Heritage Auctions.

An experimental glass cent, produced in 1942 as an alternative to the short supply and high demand for copper during the war, will cross the block Jan. 5, during a sale presented by Heritage Auctions during the Florida United Numismatists convention.

Classic guitars and other instruments, along with antique and vintage cars, Civil War Tokens, and fine and decorative art will be brought to auction by J. Levine Auctions, Oct. 27-29.

Chic Antiques of Columbia, S.C., reports the theft of an uncut sheet of Confederate fractional notes. The Confederate currency is valued at up to $2,000.

Thirty-years after the discovery of treasures upon a 17th century shipwreck, a portion of the $450 million trove will come before bidders Aug. 5, during an auction presented by Guernsey's.

Among the more than 800 lots featured in Archives International's May 7 auction is a seldom-seen stock certificate for Pabst Brewing, from 1889.

The Feb. 8 Winter Estates Auction at Ahlers & Ogletree will feature more than 500 lots, representing a dizzying array of categories, including duck decoys, militaria, collectible coins, vintage guitars, original artwork, baby boomer items, and celebrity and political memorabilia.