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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 »
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 »
The Eric Newman collection of 1,800 exceptional examples of US rare coins sold at auction this past week for more than $23,000,000! Not bad for a $7,500 investment!! As a
Rare Coin Prices Continue to Increase!! Read More »
Coin collectors come from all walks of life, but one thing nearly all have in common is that they love the hunt for rare coins. With the right tools and
Coins Shows and the Hunt for rare Coins! 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 »
If you’re reading this, you must have at least a passing interest in collecting coins. So how does this happen? First, you likely have the collector gene… that little thing
How to Begin a Coin Collecting Hobby Read More »
