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Classification Confusion

April 6, 2026

4 min read

The dating of a California fractional gold quarter raises some questions about emission sequence and classification.

Classification Confusion

Is Roll Hunting a Thing of the Past?

March 30, 2026

3 min read

Sifting through a random assortment of coins in search of valuable pieces isn't the lucrative endeavor it once was.

Is Roll Hunting a Thing of the Past?

Honoring Military Service in Vietnam

March 24, 2026

2 min read

The ANA Money Museum is displaying a handful of U.S. military medals and recognitions in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Honoring Military Service in Vietnam

Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

March 16, 2026

5 min read

There are many misconceptions about what causes weak strikes, but in reality, spontaneous press malfunctions cause these interesting errors.

Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

Tricky Dates

March 10, 2026

4 min read

Due to minting delays and a complex history, the first two coins of the California Gold Rush carry misleading dates.

Tricky Dates

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