The latest in Winston Zack's series of books on circulating contemporary counterfeit coins focuses on the higher ...

Numismatic breakthrough: Coin study suggests 'fake' Roman emperor was real Researchers examined the coin's surface for wear and tear as well as the presence of minerals to rule it out as a fake.

Charles Hertan, of Charles Hertan Numismatics in Northampton, said he sees fake bullion coins in his line of work but the bigger problem is with rare U.S. coins. “The Chinese are actually making ...

In COD We Trust”? Nope, not a new Mint variety—just a misunderstood quarter (and maybe some grease). Here’s what really ...

Customers come into our shop occasionally with coins that are counterfeit, and when I tell them this, their response is - How do you know? There is no easy answer to that which will suffice for ...

Richard Beale, the owner and managing director of Roma Numismatics, a London-based auction house that dealt in ancient coins, was arrested in New York in January on multiple charges relating to the ...

Investing in rare coins can be profitable, but it’s not ideal for making short-term gains. Here’s what you need to know about how to invest in coins for long-term profits.

Scientists say they have proven the authenticity of several Roman coins — providing evidence that an emperor disregarded as fake might in fact have been real. But not everyone agrees.