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Collecting Large Cents

February 20, 2026

4 min read

Struck from 1793 to 1857, large cents offer variety and collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.

Collecting Large Cents

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

Iconic Coins from Black History

February 11, 2026

6 min read

The U.S. Mint has produced a number of commemoratives that honor black people and black history in America.

Iconic Coins from Black History

Princess of the Press

February 9, 2026

5 min read

Ida B. Wells was an outspoken journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist who was honored in the American Women Quarters™ program.

Princess of the Press

Low Mintage, High Price

February 6, 2026

3 min read

The 1854-S quarter eagle is an underrated rarity, though a previously unknown example recently sold in an auction.

Low Mintage, High Price

An Efficient Engineer, Part 3

January 6, 2026

4 min read

Years after John Eckfeldt's death, two house movers uncovered a treasure trove of gold beneath Eckfeldt's house in Oakland.

An Efficient Engineer, Part 3

An Efficient Engineer, Part 2

December 8, 2025

3 min read

John M. Eckfeldt contributed his expertise to the Carson City Mint before he returned to the San Francisco Mint.

An Efficient Engineer, Part 2

Military Mementos

November 9, 2025

3 min read

There are many affordable gift options for U.S. military veterans, from modern commemoratives to lesser-known medals.

Military Mementos

An Efficient Engineer, Part 1

November 7, 2025

3 min read

Despite numerous initial challenges, John M. Eckfeldt played a crucial role in developing the San Francisco Mint.

An Efficient Engineer, Part 1

A Penny Saved

October 10, 2025

3 min read

Cents are costly to produce, endlessly collectible, and often misnamed. What does this future hold for the lowest U.S. denomination?

A Penny Saved

Special Strikes

October 2, 2025

3 min read

Two VAM varieties for the Morgan dollars issued at the April 17, 1878, striking ceremony have been identified as VAM-60 and VAM-58.

Special Strikes

A Golden Collection, Part 2

September 9, 2025

4 min read

Augustus Humbert's collection, which included pioneer gold, has a complicated history that can make identification difficult.

A Golden Collection, Part 2