By far the most popular collectibles, U.S. coins have a lot of stories to tell.
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The introduction of third-party grading in 1986 revolutionized numismatics, especially in how individual coins are [...]
In-Between Grades
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The discovery of gold in California on January 24, 1848, took around six months to [...]
Where’s the Gold? (Part 1)
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The coins struck between the close of the Revolutionary War and the establishment of the [...]
A Curious Character
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Could there be a greater disconnect in human and numismatic history than the Confederate States [...]
Isn’t It Ironic?
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When I sat down to write this column, I had planned to discuss California fractional [...]
Getting Roped In
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Before attempting to complete a set of a coin series, collectors should determine how expensive [...]
1921-S Buffalo Nickel
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One of the challenges of historical research and writing is that it often raises interesting [...]
Farnum’s Assist
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In 2016 numismatic researcher Robert W. Julian uncovered an unusual letter dated April 13, 1874, [...]
Not Exactly a Proof Coin
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The U.S. Mint has unveiled the official designs for the four 2024 coins in its [...]
2024 American Innovation Dollars
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Flying Eagle Cents Flying Eagle cents are highly sought by collectors because this historic and [...]
1858 Flying Eagle Cent