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1921-S Buffalo Nickel

March 1, 2024

2 min read

For Buffalo nickels dated 1921, an “S” mintmark of San Francisco is worth its weight in gold—and then some!

1921-S Buffalo Nickel

Farnum’s Assist

February 2, 2024

4 min read

Did a Dahlonega assayer help get Moffat & Company, California's most successful private mint, off of the ground?

Farnum’s Assist

Not Exactly a Proof Coin

January 5, 2024

4 min read

A handful of 1874 U.S. Trade dollars that some scholars call "proof coins" are currently in numismatic limbo.

Not Exactly a Proof Coin

2024 American Innovation Dollars

January 5, 2024

2 min read

The U.S. Mint recognizes American innovation on an annual coin series. The 2024 releases celebrate Illinois, Alabama, Maine, and Missouri.

2024 American Innovation Dollars

1858 Flying Eagle Cent

January 3, 2024

2 min read

Numismatic Guaranty Company recently received a purported example of an 1858 Flying Eagle cent with many red flags.

1858 Flying Eagle Cent

Island Scholar

January 3, 2024

1 min read

The 2025 Native American dollar will honor Native Hawaiian scholar, author, composer, and dancer Mary Kawena Pukui (1895-1986).

Island Scholar

Flipover Double Strike

December 1, 2023

4 min read

A fascinating 19th-century Vietnamese error coin conjured up memories of one of the author's dearly departed friends.

Flipover Double Strike

1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar

November 30, 2023

2 min read

The Monroe Doctrine half dollar is among the most affordable classic commemoratives. Examples in low Mint State can be found for under $100.

1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar

Pocket Change Treasures

November 3, 2023

3 min read

“Treasures In Your Pocket” aims to provide information on the exciting topic of finding rare or valuable pieces of money among your change.

Pocket Change Treasures

Just for Fun

November 3, 2023

4 min read

David W. Lange examines the benefits of encapsulating and grading coins, as well as his process for building Whitman coin boards.

Just for Fun

10 Budget-Friendly Collectibles

November 3, 2023

6 min read

Get some coins and notes that go beyond the same old, same old. This countdown includes many affordable options and some higher-priced pieces.

10 Budget-Friendly Collectibles

Coin Makeovers

November 2, 2023

6 min read

The United States Mint has used coin redesigns to improve functionality and appearance, like updating the Liberty portrait and Eagle motif.

Coin Makeovers