U.S. Coins

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

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.

November 1, 2023

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.

November 1, 2023

2 min read

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

October 27, 2023

8 min read

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

October 21, 2023

5 min read

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