Author Archives for Olivia McCommons

Face of $2 note

“Two” Many Rumors

November 29, 2023 7:31 pm Published by 1 Comment

Public misconceptions about our hobby are both entertaining and frustrating. When it comes to bank notes, most questions are undoubtedly about $2 bills.


Face of Farmers Bank note

The Fine Print

November 6, 2023 11:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Obsolete bank notes have all sorts of information buried right in front of our eyes that can be easily overlooked. These details are often in fine print and are sometimes hidden.


Eisenhower dollar and blue folder

10 Budget-Friendly Collectibles

November 3, 2023 5:14 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A new year can mean a fresh start, and that also applies to numismatics. Why not branch out and pick up some coins and notes that go beyond the “same old, same old”?  This year’s countdown includes many affordable options, along with some higher-priced pieces.


Close-up of counterfeit 1928 Oregon Trail half dollar

1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar

November 1, 2023 9:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The Oregon Trail Memorial half dollars, which were struck at various mints from 1926 to 1939, boast a celebrated design from husband-and-wife team James Earle and Laura Gardin Fraser. Just over 200,000 were sold, and most surviving examples are mint state.


1955 doubled-die off-center Lincoln cent obverse

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

November 1, 2023 7:35 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Mint errors and varieties are very popular in the numismatic community. To find both on one coin is exceptionally rare, and authentic examples command a large premium. When the variety is the “King of Doubled Dies,” that premium skyrockets even higher.