Treasure hunter discovers ancient Roman gold coin worth $130,000
A British treasure hunter struck it lucky last month, when he discovered a highly rare ancient Roman gold coin worth over $130,000. The 30-year-old made the remarkable discovery in March […]
2019-04-10
Gold bars recovered from legendary U.S shipwreck to sell at Heritage Auctions
Gold bars recovered from one of America’s most infamous shipwrecks will be offered for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The three ingots were part of a huge consignment of […]
2019-02-27
Trio of rare banknotes could fetch $8 million in Stack’s Bowers auction
A trio of incredibly rare U.S banknotes could sell for up to $8 million when they go up for auction at Stack’s Bowers Galleries next week. The three 19th century […]
2019-02-21
650-year-old gold coin discovered in a secret furniture drawer
A 650-year-old gold coin is heading for auction in the U.K next month, after it was found hidden in a secret furniture drawer. Experts were stunned to discover the 14th […]
2019-02-19
Catawiki set to host World Money Fair rare coin auction
Online auction specialists Catawiki are hosting a special sale of rare coins this weekend, just in time for the launch of the annual World Money Fair. The event, which kicks […]
2019-01-30
1885 US Trade dollar sold for record $3.96 million at Heritage Auctions
An incredibly rare 1885 US Trade dollar has sold for almost $4 million during a Heritage Auctions sale at the FUN Convention in Orlando, Florida. The coin achieved a record […]
2019-01-14
Legendary 1943 copper Lincoln penny heads for auction at Heritage
A legendary 1943 copper Lincoln penny described as “the most famous error coin in American numismatics” will be offered for sale at Heritage next week. The much-storied coin, known as […]
2019-01-04
Grand Watermelon banknote tops $2 million at Stack’s Bowers
An incredibly rare U.S banknote known as a ‘Grand Watermelon’ has sold for more than $2 million during an auction at Stack’s Bowers Galleries. The 1890 $1,000 note was the […]
2018-10-29
Million-dollar penny to auction at Stack’s Bowers in Baltimore
One of the first pennies ever minted in America, the 1792 Birch Cent, is expected to sell for up to $1 million at auction in Baltimore next week. The coin […]
2018-10-17
1913 Liberty Head nickel worth $5 million to auction in Pennsylvania
A rare nickel worth $5 million is heading for auction in Pennsylvania next month, as part of the American Numismatic Association’s annual World’s Fair of Money convention. The 1913 Liberty […]
2018-07-30
Newly-discovered 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle coin could fetch millions
An incredibly rare 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle coin is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions next month, following a remarkable discovery in New England. The $5 gold coin is […]
2018-06-26
George Washington’s personal gold coin to sell at Heritage Auctions
The Washington President gold eagle coin, believed to have been owned by US president George Washington, could fetch millions when it goes up for sale at Heritage Auctions this summer. […]
2018-06-18
17th century Oxford Crown discovered in attic
A coin discovered in an attic has been identified as an extremely rare 17th century Oxford Crown, minted by the engraver Thomas Rawlins. It’s estimated to be worth somewhere around […]
By Tom Meyrick
1883 No Cents Liberty nickel hoard featured at Heritage
A hoard of 297 1883 “No Cents” Liberty nickels will appear in Heritage Auctions’ Chicago Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) Convention sale from April 25-30. There’s no estimate available for […]
2018-03-27
Joel R Anderson’s banknote collection worth $30m
Stack’s Bowers Galleries will offer Joel R. Anderson’s legendary collection of US banknotes in a series of four sales. The 240 lots are valued at an extraordinary $30m and represent […]
