Exclusive Numismatic Columns

Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes

February 23, 2026

4 min read

Greek bronze coins from the Iberian Peninsula are low-cost and overlooked segment of the ancient numismatic world.

Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes

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

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

February 13, 2026

4 min read

Several things can go wrong with hammer dies, anvil dies, and collars during coin production, resulting in interesting errors.

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

February 12, 2026

6 min read

In this exclusive interview, the first lifelong collector to lead the U.S. Mint talks about his book, his first coin, the market, and more.

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

Scams Galore

February 2, 2026

3 min read

Fraudulent coins abound on eBay, where many unscrupulous sellers offer deals that are far too good to be true.

Scams Galore

The Best Kind of Details

February 2, 2026

8 min read

Artist Robert Julian debuts on the numismatic stage to rapturous applause as a master of technical precision and narrative depth.

The Best Kind of Details

A Fly(ing Eagle Cent) on the Wall

January 31, 2026

3 min read

A mysterious collection of cents illustrates a rare case in which damage doesn't necessarily decrease a coin's desirability.

A Fly(ing Eagle Cent) on the Wall

A Way with Words

January 27, 2026

4 min read

Thanks to a number of stellar organizations (and the prizes they award), being an author has many rewards beyond the pleasure of writing.

A Way with Words

Roman Gold Revealed at the RISD Museum

January 21, 2026

5 min read

The collection of 25 Roman and Byzantine solidi at the RISD Museum provides insight into the Roman and Byzantine empires.

Roman Gold Revealed at the RISD Museum

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?

Mischievous Masterpieces

January 12, 2026

7 min read

Sculpture artist Robert Wechsler discusses his work involving the U.S. cent, which has been his muse for the past two decades.

Mischievous Masterpieces

Marvel of Engineering, Part 1

December 22, 2025

5 min read

Coin manufacturing methods have improved vastly over the centuries, building on processes used around the globe.

Marvel of Engineering, Part 1