U.S. Coins

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

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