April 2023 News Digest
April 11, 2023
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While repatriating several ancient artifacts to Greece, New York has returned an “extraordinarily rare” gold coin that commemorated the assassination of Caesar.
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A rare 120+ year old coin collection, valued at over $1 million, is to be auctioned for the first time.
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The Executive Director of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) presents tips for safety and protecting collections for anyone attending a coin show.
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Rosland offers a number of limited edition gold and silver products, including bullion, commemorative, proof-quality, and graded numismatic coins.
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MPC Fest, a meeting for collectors of military currency, held its first in-person event since 2019.
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The first U.S. Mint was established in Philadelphia, the nation’s capital at the time, in 1792. Although the capital moved to Washington D.C., the mint remained in Philadelphia.
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Gold and silver treasures from the High Middle Ages, over 1000 years ago, were discovered by a detectorist in the Netherlands.
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The American Numismatic Association is accepting entries for its 2023 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition.
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A 2004 Wisconsin state quarter from the 50 State Quarters Program may be worth up to $6,000 if it has a certain variation.
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A gold coin with the oldest known reference to the Norse god Odin was found in Denmark, possibly changing the history of Norse mythology.
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Palladium’s market value right now is especially high. Rosland CEO Marin Aleksov explains.
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The U.S. Mint recently released the U.S. Army 2.5 oz Silver Medal, featuring designs by the mint’s Artistic Infusion Program (AIP)’s Lucas Durham, sculpted by Craig A. Campbell.
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Rosland CEO Marin Aleksov discusses how gold and silver can potentially help individuals in maintaining financial stability during periods of economic uncertainty.
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A British detectorist recently discovered an Anglo-Saxon gold pyramid sword mount.
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Learn what makes ancient coins valuable, above and beyond just their age.
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries Professional Numismatist Program, for students between 18 and 25, kicks off this summer.
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Many collectors and dealers may have a rare and valuable die variety that’s historically been overlooked.
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The Commission for Fine Arts has recommended a design for a congressional gold medal recognizing Willie O’Ree, the first black hockey player to play in the NHL.
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The submarine “Nemo” that was used to locate sunken treasure from the California Gold Rush is coming up for auction.
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The term “Coronet” is often used by coin collectors when referencing the 1899 $10 Liberty Gold Coin, referring to the crown on the head of Lady Liberty featured on the coin.
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A rare Washington Quarter from 1946 was sold at auction for more than $3000, due to a unique D mint mark.
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The US Mint’s 2021 American Liberty Gold Coin was the recipient of the 2023 Coin of the Year award.












