Coins have a rich history, making collecting a rewarding hobby. Learn interesting facts about the history behind rare coins.
Depending on how you become interested in coin collecting, and where your interest leads you, you may someday find yourself talking to a coin dealer about U.S. commemoratives. For those […]
Why Collectors Enjoy Commemoratives Read More »
Most Americans have Jefferson nickels in their spare change or under their couch cushions. Even if the vast majority of our purchases are done through electronic means these days, the
The Jefferson Nickel, a Classic American Coin Read More »
Can you guess what the very first commemorative coin the U.S. Mint issued was and when? If you guessed the 1892 Columbian half dollar, you would be right. This coin
The First American Commemorative Coin Read More »
During the early years of the Great Depression the U.S. Treasure minted far fewer coins. The economy was in a tailspin. That meant that people were spending less money, coins
The George Washington Quarter Dollar Read More »
The Bible contains many mysteries within it, but not all of these were meant to be mysteries. Some are just references to a culture that no longer exists. One of
How Much Was a Biblical Talent Worth? Read More »
Double eagles are another type of collectible coin rooted in a key period of American history – which makes collecting them interesting for both coin and history aficionados. The History
Why Collect Double Eagles? Read More »
Coin collecting has long been viewed as a predominantly male hobby. However, throughout history there have been many women who made significant contributions to numismatics, helping to reshape the field.
Helen Farquhar, Touch Pieces, and Women in Numismatics Read More »
In previous blogs we have highlighted several different half-dollar coins, including the Kennedy half dollar and the Walking Liberty half. Today we will discuss another half-dollar error coin that is quite collectible –
The Bugs Bunny Franklin Half Dollar Error Coin Read More »
We set aside several days and times during the year for honoring family and friends who have died. Memorial Day honors military members who have died, and in October and
Charon’s Obol and Coins for the Dead Read More »
There are many things that make objects valuable. Origin, usefulness, condition, scarcity, and history all make a difference when considering value. We understand this easily when it comes to other
What Are Pedigree Coins? Read More »
