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A Rare Bird

A Rare Bird

May 7, 2025

Read time 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

Time Capsules from the Past

May 2, 2025

Read time 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

Get to Know the ANA Board Candidates

May 1, 2025

Read time 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
Katz Auction Celebrates 150th Sale

Katz Auction Celebrates 150th Sale

April 14, 2025

Read time 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

The Mysterious Silphium Plant

April 11, 2025

Read time 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

Herakles: Timeless Hero & Fashion Trendsetter

April 8, 2025

Read time 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

The 1891 “Doubled Ear”: A Top 100 VAM

April 7, 2025

Read time 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
Avoid Misleading Clickbait

Avoid Misleading Clickbait

April 3, 2025

Read time 2 min read

Think your coin is worth $124 million? Beware of viral myths and misleading rare coin valuations—get the facts from numismatic experts.

Avoid Misleading Clickbait
American Revolution Currency

American Revolution Currency

March 17, 2025

Read time 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
The Boy Scouts Centennial

The Boy Scouts Centennial

March 14, 2025

Read time 7 min read

The U.S. Mint released a Boy Scouts commemorative coin in 2010 honor of the centennial of the organization, which was founded in 1910.

The Boy Scouts Centennial