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A Star Is Born

June 11, 2025

5 min read

An unexpected find during a routine bank roll hunt led to the discovery of a new Kennedy half dollar error.

A Star Is Born

End of an Era

June 4, 2025

3 min read

The United States Mint has placed its last order for blank pennies and is preparing to produce the final cents.

End of an Era

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

One of the Greats

May 6, 2025

4 min read

Baltimore's first prominent collector, Robert Gilmor Jr., had an impressive collection, but only a few coins can be traced back to him today.

One of the Greats

Making Cents

April 4, 2025

4 min read

The U.S. Mint considered several designs for the cent, including ones that depicted George Washington and Christopher Columbus.

Making Cents

Moving Up (Part 3)

March 11, 2025

4 min read

John Reich’s quest for full-time employment as an assistant engraver at the United States Mint ended in success.

Moving Up (Part 3)

America’s Penny Problem

February 19, 2025

3 min read

A seasoned medalist shares her perpective on the benefits of ending production of America's lowest coin denomination.

America’s Penny Problem

Moving Up (Part 2)

February 10, 2025

4 min read

John Reich engraved dies for several privately issued medals before the U.S. Mint granted him full-time status.

Moving Up (Part 2)

Moving Up (Part 1)

January 7, 2025

4 min read

John Reich was not successful in his early attempts to secure a full-time position as an engraver at the U.S. Mint.

Moving Up (Part 1)

Mint Unveiled (Part 2)

December 6, 2024

3 min read

The chief engraver of the United States Mint was running  a side business with a private coiner in California.

Mint Unveiled (Part 2)

Mint Unveiled (Part 1)

November 19, 2024

3 min read

Newly discovered ledgers uncover fascinating details about one of the few private companies striking gold coins in 1849.

Mint Unveiled (Part 1)

Dental Impressions

October 17, 2024

4 min read

Back in the 1800s, dentist William W. Light turned budding prospector countermarked coins to promote his practice.

Dental Impressions