Just Starting Out in Numismatics

Collecting Large Cents

February 20, 2026

4 min read

Struck from 1793 to 1857, large cents offer variety and collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.

Collecting Large Cents

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

February 15, 2026

4 min read

Cleaning coins permanently alters their surfaces and affects their value. Being able to identify these falsely shiny pieces is essential.

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

Precious Metals: Safe Haven or Investing Trap?

January 18, 2026

3 min read

As silver and gold prices continue to skyrocket, it begs the question: are precious metals are really a foolproof investment?

Precious Metals: Safe Haven or Investing Trap?

Mind the App: Coinsnap’s Pros & Cons

November 22, 2025

8 min read

This AI-powered smartphone app identifies, grades, and values a coin by using photos—but is it a reliable resource for collectors?

Mind the App: Coinsnap’s Pros & Cons

William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector

November 14, 2025

6 min read

A railroad businessman built a grand specialized coin collection and saved thousands of numismatic rarities from the melting pot.

William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector

Buyer Beware

October 7, 2025

4 min read

One of the most frustrating obstacles in numismatics is counterfeits, and no place is more notorious for selling them than eBay.

Buyer Beware

Market Restrictions & Overregulation

September 10, 2025

3 min read

Poorly thought-out but often well-intentioned government regulation threatens the stability of the numismatic marketplace.

Market Restrictions & Overregulation

From Boring Bullion to Collectable Silver

August 19, 2025

8 min read

A longtime collector and investor, the author rediscovered his passion for precious metals by going against the grain.

From Boring Bullion to Collectable Silver

Minted Mythology: Coins of the Twelve Olympians

August 11, 2025

5 min read

Mythology and history intertwine with ancient coinage that depicts Greek gods and goddesses, intriguing experienced and new collectors alike.

Minted Mythology: Coins of the Twelve Olympians

How Coins Tone

June 10, 2025

5 min read

Many collectors are fascinated with the way vibrant toning forms on coins and what factors cause it to develop.

How Coins Tone

Real, But Not: An Introduction to Altered Coins

May 15, 2025

4 min read

Alterations to genuine coins can be difficult to detect. Follow these tips to determine whether a coin has been tampered with.

Real, But Not: An Introduction to Altered Coins

Fame & Infamy: Coins of Rome’s Best & Worst Emperors

April 15, 2025

3 min read

Ancient coins provide a glimpse into the past and a look at some of history's most well-known Roman emperors.

Fame & Infamy: Coins of Rome’s Best & Worst Emperors