It changed the rules... Until this month, melting down coins hasn't been illegal in the US. But from now on, dumping your chump change in the fondue set and turning it into an ingot could get you ...

Provenance can be a game-changer in numismatics—except when it comes to standard price guides. A look at an 1872-M Italy 5 lire from the famed Eric P. Newman Collection reveals why some coins sell for ...

With the U.S. Mint halting cent production, some are hoarding Lincoln Cents in hopes of future profit. But with billions in circulation and strict melting restrictions, is it worth the effort—or just ...

This 1933 coin fetched an astonishing £13,334,400 ($18,872,250) at Sotheby's in New York, earning its title of the most expensive coin ever sold, according to the Guinness World Records. But what ...