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Stop the Presses

May 28, 2025

4 min read

Due to a fatal flaw, one of the most acclaimed numismatic books of all time was nearly obsolete before it was even distributed.

Stop the Presses

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

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

May 15, 2025

2 min read

Celebrate the launch of DC Comics’ first-ever limited edition Iconic Cover Silver Foils—featuring the legendary Batman comic No. 423.

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Why a Seated Liberty?

May 12, 2025

5 min read

The iconic design has a history that reaches across nations and eras and remains popular with U.S. collectors.

Why a Seated Liberty?

A Rare Bird

May 7, 2025

3 min read

The 1802 Draped Bust quarter eagle is a hidden gem that can be a smart buy for regular collectors despite its higher price tag.

A Rare Bird

Time Capsules from the Past

May 2, 2025

5 min read

Collectors may sometimes forget the significance behind their coins, but each piece holds its own unique story, waiting to be discovered.

Time Capsules from the Past

Get to Know the ANA Board Candidates

May 1, 2025

1 min read

Meet the numismatists vying to shape the future of the American Numismatic Association—watch the 2025 Candidate Forum now.

Get to Know the ANA Board Candidates

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

Katz Auction Celebrates 150th Sale

April 14, 2025

8 min read

From April 16-17, one of Europe's leading numismatic houses will hold a landmark auction that includes prized rarities.

Katz Auction Celebrates 150th Sale

The Mysterious Silphium Plant

April 11, 2025

3 min read

The existence of a long-forgotten miracle drug is evidenced on ancient coins minted thousands of years ago.

The Mysterious Silphium Plant

Herakles: Timeless Hero & Fashion Trendsetter

April 8, 2025

4 min read

Because of his extraordinary reputation as a hero, Herakles role as a fashion designer is overlooked but clearly demonstrated on coins.

Herakles: Timeless Hero & Fashion Trendsetter

The 1891 “Doubled Ear”: A Top 100 VAM

April 7, 2025

4 min read

The 1891 "Doubled Ear" VAM may not seem interesting at first glance, but it has three varieties with two interesting die states.

The 1891 “Doubled Ear”: A Top 100 VAM

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