Tag Archives: Item of the Week

1882 Seated Liberty Half Dollar

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

Good deals are something everyone wants. Dealers and collectors, when they get a chance, will even pay extra to have the first chance to look at a nice collection that has not been seen for years. This is how strong … Continue reading →

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The 1983-P Quarter

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

Sometimes a coin comes along and just stuns everyone as it seems to have a unique ability to rise in price to levels higher than anyone ever thought possible. It might very well be the case that the 1983-P quarter … Continue reading →

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1938-S Jefferson Nickel a Hidden Gem

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

Savings rates are important for coins, and no date is a better example of that than the 1938-S Jefferson nickel. Based on its mintage, it ought to be a very good date but historically it has never lived up to … Continue reading →

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2001 American Buffalo Dollar

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

The 2001 American Buffalo silver dollar is not just a commemorative that has done extremely well in terms of price; it is also a fascinating issue that has more than its share of interesting aspects to consider. It leaves wide … Continue reading →

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The Underappreciated 1950-S Roosevelt Dime

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

It is becoming increasingly apparent that we may need to give additional attention to the Roosevelt dime. In fact, it could probably be said that we need to give some attention to the Roosevelt dime simply because it is a … Continue reading →

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The Scarce 1808 Quarter Eagle

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

How can a coin that lists for $18,000 just in F-12 and a “mere” $155,000 in MS-60 possibly be under-priced? That is a very good question, and the answer may just be that if the coin in question is the … Continue reading →

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1962 Washington Quarter Not to be Taken for Granted

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

Just when you think all the interest in quarters is centered on the 50 states and America the Beautiful quarters, along comes a coin like the 1962 Washington quarter – to which absolutely no one gave a second thought – … Continue reading →

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The 1794 Half Cent

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

There are a lot of interesting questions to be raised about the 1794 half cent, and in some cases the only one who can answer the question is you. That makes the 1794 half cent a piece that no two … Continue reading →

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1822 Half Eagle a Numismatic Treasure

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

With just three examples known and only one of them available for private ownership, the 1822 half eagle has to rank as one of the greatest treasures any collector of coins of the United States can hope to own, and … Continue reading →

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The Underrated 1942-D Jefferson Nickel

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

With all the new interest in nickels thanks in large part to the special designs of 2004 and 2005, it would seem like the right time to take another and more serious look at Jefferson nickels. If we do, what … Continue reading →

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