Just Starting Out in Numismatics

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

American Revolution Currency

March 17, 2025

5 min read

If you’re an American Revolution fan, it may be time to start procuring examples before excitement and prices likely increase in 2026.

American Revolution Currency

A New York Mint

March 13, 2025

6 min read

Despite the wealth of available information, very few hobbyists have heard about the push to create a New York Mint in the mid-1800s.

A New York Mint

eBay Grab Bags: Worth the Hype?

February 18, 2025

3 min read

Grab bags are some of the most consistently sold numismatic items on eBay, so the author bought one to see if they hold up to their hype.

eBay Grab Bags: Worth the Hype?

Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to Counterfeits

January 14, 2025

3 min read

Hiding amongst your collection or in online coin listings, counterfeits can add significant challenges to buying and selling coins.

Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to Counterfeits

Error or Variety?

January 9, 2025

3 min read

The nuanced differences between errors and varieties can pose collecting problems for even seasoned numismatists.

Error or Variety?

The Grandfather of Modern Dansco Albums

August 13, 2024

6 min read

Collectors know little information about these once-popular coin albums and Ervin Felix, the man who invented them.

The Grandfather of Modern Dansco Albums

Coin-Grading Basics

July 12, 2024

9 min read

Use this helpful guide to learn about grading history, helpful key terms, and the steps to grading coins independently.

Coin-Grading Basics

In-Between Grades

June 3, 2024

4 min read

A point or two in grade can sometimes make a big difference in price, while for other coins, the opposite is true.

In-Between Grades

Avoiding “Trap Coins”

May 10, 2024

5 min read

"Trap coins" lure prospective buyers with a low price, but steering clear of these too-good-to-be-true pieces is good for your bottom line.

Avoiding “Trap Coins”

Seven Questions About Coins

May 10, 2024

5 min read

Answering these crucial questions allows numismatists to fully understand their collectibles and unlock “history in their hands.”

Seven Questions About Coins

Books, Books, Books

March 11, 2024

5 min read

Collectors can never have too many books. Or can they?

Books, Books, Books