U.S. Coins

By far the most popular collectibles in the hobby, American coins have endless stories to tell.

Pocket Change Treasures

Pocket Change Treasures

November 3, 2023

Read time 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

Just for Fun

November 3, 2023

Read time 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

10 Budget-Friendly Collectibles

November 3, 2023

Read time 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

Coin Makeovers

November 2, 2023

Read time 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
1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar

1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar

November 1, 2023

Read time 2 min read

The Oregon Trail half dollar, struck from 1926 to 1939, boasts a celebrated design. Over 200,000 were sold, and most survivors are mint state.

1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar
1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

November 1, 2023

Read time 2 min read

To find a variety mint error is exceptionally rare. When the variety is the “King of Doubled Dies,” that premium skyrockets. 

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent
The “Beau Dollar” Mystery

The “Beau Dollar” Mystery

October 27, 2023

Read time 8 min read

The author traces the origins of the "beau dollar," a coin-collecting term that originated in the Jim Crow-era South.

The “Beau Dollar” Mystery
The Power of the Wheat Cent

The Power of the Wheat Cent

October 21, 2023

Read time 5 min read

The Wheat cent has icon status in the coin-collecting community, and its value extends far beyond its face value.

The Power of the Wheat Cent