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There’s a 16th 1804 Dollar—and It Will Be at the World’s Fair of Money

August 14, 2025

3 min read

Elite collector James A. Stack Sr. held a magnificent, unpublished Class III 1804 dollar in his collection that will be offered at auction.

There’s a 16th 1804 Dollar—and It Will Be at the World’s Fair of Money

Coin Connecting

August 14, 2025

4 min read

A father and son formed a lifelong bond over their shared loved of coins, creating cherished memories for years to come.

Coin Connecting

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

Uncovering an Illusionist’s Legacy

August 5, 2025

3 min read

A historically and culturally significant medal depicting a 19th-century magician represents the intersection between magic and history.

Uncovering an Illusionist’s Legacy

Coin Collecting & Neurodiversity

July 31, 2025

6 min read

Coin club advisor Julie Alvarez speaks on the many ways neurodivergent kids can benefit from taking up numismatics as a hobby.

Coin Collecting & Neurodiversity

Hobby Legend Retires

July 30, 2025

3 min read

After over seven decades in the hobby, Q. David Bowers, the legendary founder of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, is retiring.

Hobby Legend Retires

Swissmint’s North American Debut

July 17, 2025

4 min read

Swissmint coins are now officially available to North America collectors exclusively through Parthava Coin.

Swissmint’s North American Debut

ANA Launches New Club for Young Collectors

July 16, 2025

5 min read

The Young Numismatists of America seeks to educate young collectors, create an engaging community of peers, and empower YNs to make waves.

ANA Launches New Club for Young Collectors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

July 11, 2025

3 min read

This popular game can become an unexpected collecting challenge for the hobbyist willing to accept it. Wanna play?

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Gradeflation

July 3, 2025

3 min read

Is "gradeflation," or the loosening of grading standards, eroding collectors' confidence in the accuracy of coin grades?

Gradeflation

Japan’s Coin Culture

July 3, 2025

3 min read

Coins play a large role in Japan's culture and commerce, contributing to the country's distinctive coin culture.

Japan’s Coin Culture

Is Gold the New Green?

June 25, 2025

4 min read

Goldbacks are used in six states as a secondary currency, and several other states are considering adopting them for the same purpose.

Is Gold the New Green?

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