Coins, Metals & Paper Money
Most Famous Nickel in The World Sells for $4.2 Million
A bogus 1913 Liberty Head nickel with a sordid yet fascinating history now has millions of reasons to be even more interesting.
Michigan $1M Treasure Hunt Is On
Retired jeweler hides $1 million worth of treasure throughout the state and challenges you to find it. He promises "adventure of a lifetime."
Heritage Names Winner of $10k Auction Credit
Heritage Auctions awards $10k auction credit to numismatics collector.
High-End Coins Dominate in 2019
Superior quality and exceptional rarity once again dominated the U.S. coin auction market in 2019, with hundreds of record prices realized and more than $325 million generated.
Hobo nickels can be found at all price levels
In the 1920s and ’30s a nickel would buy a cup of coffee; but for hobos, Bert Wiegand and Bo Hughes, their detailed coins — hobo-hand-carved-nickels— were more valuable than the run-of-the-mill-five-cent piece.
California Gold Rush shipwreck coin claims $282K
A rare U.S. gold coin struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1857 (recovered five years ago from a California Gold Rush shipwreck) set a record auction price.
Gold Rush shipwreck coin could sell for $275K
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.
Coins: Treasure Hunting On HiBid Auctions
We searched for coins on online auction site Hi-Bid and here's what we found. [Sponsored post.]
Why the Buffalo Nickel is the 'most American' coin design
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.
PNG reports rare US coins sold in 2018
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.
1854-S Half Eagle headlining August 16 auction
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.
Washington presentation coin selling without reserve
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.
