Coins have a rich history, making collecting a rewarding hobby. Learn interesting facts about the history behind rare coins.
One of the underlying traits of human behavior is the tendency of people to seek out true value. This applies to crowds staking out a department store on Black Friday, […]
Gresham’s Law: Bad Money Drives out the Good Read More »
One of the really wonderful things about coin collecting is that behind every coin is a story. Coins are art, coins are instruments of commerce, but above all, coins are
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Anyone familiar with American coins will be familiar with the image of Lady Liberty. When Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1792 it mandated that the new U.S. coins should
The Changing Face of Lady Liberty Read More »
Do you have an Indian Head gold piece in your coin collection? If not, why not? Both the half eagle and quarter eagle Indian Heads are great coins with a
Indian Head Gold Pieces Are Unique American Coins Read More »
Did you know that 5-cent pieces haven’t always been called nickels? During George Washington’s presidency, the half-dime was first produced as part of the American money experiment that replaced the
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Previously we’ve talked about the scarcity of U.S. coins minted during the years of the Civil War. Collectors looking for coins from another historic period – the Great Depression –
U.S. Coins and the Great Depression Read More »
Last time we discussed the origins of the 1909 Lincoln cent. This coin has been around for over a hundred years in various forms, and we’ve gotten used to seeing
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We’ve talked numerous times about how coins have historical consequence. Most are designed or minted as a commemoration of an important event or person or are the result of politicking or
Gold Coins Help Identify Lost Battle of Teutoburg Forest Site Read More »
The British gold sovereign is another coin that was designed and minted as a result of large political changes. People unfamiliar with the strife, plotting, unseating, and court intrigue that
The History of the Gold Sovereign Read More »
Most people are familiar with the idea that certain coins are valuable in terms of money. They can be bought or sold and retain value based on their condition, scarcity,
How Coins Preserve Human History Read More »
