Exclusive Numismatic Columns

Leper Colony Money

November 22, 2024

4 min read

In the 19th century, fear of contagion led to unique coins, tokens, ans scrip made for those with this dreaded disease.

Leper Colony Money

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

Collecting Sample Slabs

February 8, 2024

6 min read

These low-cost collectibles present a great starting point for new collectors. But what are they? And why should you collect them?

Collecting Sample Slabs

Numismatics: Just Call It Money

February 8, 2024

5 min read

This word is hard to pronounce, difficult to remember, and is often misunderstood. And yet, it has stood the test of time.

Numismatics: Just Call It Money

Storing Your Collection

January 8, 2024

5 min read

Properly storing your valued collectibles is easy, affordable, and essential for long-term hobby enjoyment.

Storing Your Collection

How Much Should You Pay for a Coin?

January 7, 2024

5 min read

New coin purchases can be overwhelming. Be sure to utilize these resources to avoid making a costly mistake.

How Much Should You Pay for a Coin?

Coin Jewelry

December 6, 2023

6 min read

Coins made into eye-catching jewelry can add variety, interest, and a little fashion to your coin collection.

Coin Jewelry

To Clean or Not to Clean?

December 5, 2023

4 min read

Does cleaning a coin in your collection hurt or help it? The answer to this question isn't so cut and dried.

To Clean or Not to Clean?

AI Coin Grading

November 5, 2023

4 min read

Coins graded by an app sound like science fiction. But artificial intelligence technology is right around the corner.

AI Coin Grading

Do “Details” Reduce a Coin’s Value?

November 5, 2023

5 min read

Back in the day, coin cleaning was common. Today, these so-called "Details" can reduce a coin's value. But should they?

Do “Details” Reduce a Coin’s Value?

The “Beau Dollar” Mystery

October 27, 2023

8 min read

The author traces the origins of the "beau dollar," a coin-collecting term that originated in the Jim Crow-era South.

The “Beau Dollar” Mystery

The Power of the Wheat Cent

October 21, 2023

5 min read

The Wheat cent has icon status in the coin-collecting community, and its value extends far beyond its face value.

The Power of the Wheat Cent