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Coin collecting, like golf, is a hobby people can and do enjoy over a lifetime. It’s one that can grow more enjoyable and satisfying with age (and additional resources). At […]
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One of the questions coin dealers are frequently asked is: “How do you tell if a coin is real?” Unfortunately, there are many unscrupulous people who will take advantage of
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You’ve inherited coins from a friend or relative, or you’ve been gifted a coin collection. What should you do with it? It’s a common question. We’ve talked before about whether
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Judas Iscariot’s 30 pieces of silver are so well known, so infamous in history, that it’s a euphemism for betrayal in Western culture. Have you ever wondered what those 30
How Much Were Judas Iscariot’s 30 Pieces of Silver Worth? Read More »
For people interested in coin collecting but unsure where to start, Lincoln cents are often the first recommendation. There are countless varieties. They still show up in circulation, and even
Barber Coins – Affordable and Enjoyable Coin Collecting Read More »
If you enjoy a good treasure hunt, numismatics is hard to beat. The pursuit of rare and valuable coins keeps many collectors engaged for decades. Even within fairly common series,
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Before the Morgan dollar or even the Pine Tree Shilling, metal coinage circulated in the American colonies. Much of it arrived with settlers from their home countries, but one coin
The Spanish Piece of Eight: The Colonial Coin That Funded an Empire Read More »
Most Americans recognize the phrase “In God We Trust” from our coins and paper currency, but this iconic national motto didn’t always appear on U.S. money. So when and why
How Did the “In God We Trust” Coin Motto Originate? Read More »
American history is filled with fads and extremes, and the California Gold Rush is a prime example. On January 24, 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill, launching a massive
Mining California Fractional Gold: Rare Coins from the Gold Rush Era Read More »
The Morgan silver dollar is one of the most iconic and sought-after coins in American numismatic history. First minted in 1878 following the passage of the Fourth Coinage Act of
What Do You Know about the Morgan Dollar? Read More »
