Coins have a rich history, making collecting a rewarding hobby. Learn interesting facts about the history behind rare coins.
An American Civil War enthusiast who goes looking for tangible Civil War history in the form of coins might be disappointed to find out how few coins exist that relate
Why Aren’t There More Civil War Coins? Read More »
Previously we discussed the situation of coinage in the American colonies and how a shortage of coins led to the creation of the Pinetree Shilling by the Boston Mint. Here
The Colonial Coin that Wasn’t: American Plantation Token of 1688 Read More »
When people think about American money, they think about the coins and currency that are probably sitting in their wallets right now. It never occurs to many people that there
Early American Coins: the Pinetree Shilling Read More »
Numismatists dream of owning the rarest and most desirable coins—perhaps an 1804 Silver Dollar, or just one of five known 1913 Liberty Nickels. This Grand Rapids coin dealer is no
The Extraordinary Eric Newman and His Extraordinary Favorite Coin Read More »
