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Error Coin Essentials: Die Breaks

July 18, 2026

5 min read

There are several variations of die breaks, and all are interesting additions to error coin enthusiasts' collections.

Error Coin Essentials: Die Breaks

The Importance of Curiosity

July 14, 2026

5 min read

Collecting is an activity. Curiosity is an identity. Here are some ways we can better nurture curiosity in YNs.

The Importance of Curiosity

Auctions: Be Brave & Bid!

June 26, 2026

5 min read

Auctions can be intimidating, but these tips will help you navigate the process, opening up a world of opportunities for your collection.

Auctions: Be Brave & Bid!

Error Coin Essentials: Die Installation Patterns

June 24, 2026

7 min read

The U.S. Mint has employed both the traditional and inverted die setup, and certain errors point to which orientation was used.

Error Coin Essentials: Die Installation Patterns

The Rise of Modern Coin Hoarding

June 17, 2026

4 min read

Due to relative scarcity, hype, and an exploding aftermarket, circulating 2024 and 2025 coins are being hoarded in huge quantities.

The Rise of Modern Coin Hoarding

American Art-Union, Part 1: The Stuart Medal

May 25, 2026

4 min read

Winning a medal at auction led to a journey of discovery involving an organization dedicated to bringing the arts to working-class Americans.

American Art-Union, Part 1: The Stuart Medal

Affordable Ancients: Coastal Coins of Asia Minor

May 15, 2026

5 min read

Culturally and monetarily wealthy, the Greek coastal region of Asia Minor presents numerous opportunities for budget-minded collectors.

Affordable Ancients: Coastal Coins of Asia Minor

Error Coin Essentials: Die Caps

May 14, 2026

5 min read

Die caps are a popular collectible, but coin grading services often misdiagnose different types of errors as die caps.

Error Coin Essentials: Die Caps

Coin Collecting without Spending Money

May 13, 2026

3 min read

Although buying coins is a fun part of the hobby, it’s important to stay involved in other ways, especially when funds are low.

Coin Collecting without Spending Money

Marvel of Engineering, Part 2

April 30, 2026

5 min read

From the introduction of electricity to new compositions to advanced technology, the modern minting process is a product of innovation.

Marvel of Engineering, Part 2

Error Coin Essentials: Doubling

April 22, 2026

4 min read

Collectors don't appreciate certain forms of doubling, but the error has interesting origins and varieties, and creates appealing coins.

Error Coin Essentials: Doubling

Crisis Currency

April 20, 2026

4 min read

Many hobbyists enjoy collecting siege money, an unusual and essential form of emergency money used during wartime.

Crisis Currency

Columns

Error Coin Essentials: Die Breaks

The Importance of Curiosity

Auctions: Be Brave & Bid!

Error Coin Essentials: Die Installation Patterns

The Rise of Modern Coin Hoarding

American Art-Union, Part 1: The Stuart Medal

Affordable Ancients: Coastal Coins of Asia Minor

Error Coin Essentials: Die Caps

Coin Collecting without Spending Money

Marvel of Engineering, Part 2

Error Coin Essentials: Doubling

Crisis Currency

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