Just Starting Out in Numismatics

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

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