Quick Guide to Coin Collecting, 2nd Edition

February 11, 2023

The Hidden Shame of Coin Collecting: Our Mistake Coins Revealed

Got a collection of the mistake coins you’ve purchased? You know the coins I mean. Coins that were dogs. Coins of questionable origin. The “too good to be true” coins that turn out to be not so good? Not really a set you want to talk about, is it?I’m...

January 30, 2023

7-Year-Old's Gift Becomes a $23 Million Dollar Coin Collection

It's doubtful that 7-year-old Eric P. Newman imagined his grandfather's gift of an old one cent coin would turn into one of the world's greatest coin collections. But it did!Ninety years in the making, Eric's collection recently sold for over $23 mi...

January 26, 2023

The $1 Gold Coin: The Little Coin That Could

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around, for I have a tale to tell of the most unassuming coin in American history – the U.S. $1 Gold Coin. Often overlooked by collectors, this tiny piece of currency holds within its small frame a wealth of fascinating h...

January 21, 2023

The Error of Their Ways: A Look into Error Coins

Error coins are a unique and fascinating aspect of numismatics that add an extra layer of interest and rarity to any coin collection. They are coins that have been produced with some type of mistake during the minting process, resulting in variations...

January 09, 2023

Wild about Coins: US Coins Featuring Furry and Feathered Friends

Coins featuring animals are a popular choice for collectors and numismatists. The United States Mint has produced many coins featuring a wide variety of animals, including birds, mammals, and fish. Here are some examples of furry and feathered friend...

January 05, 2023

Flying Eagle Cent 1856-1858

The Flying Eagle cent was the first small cent coin produced by the United States Mint. It was produced from 1856 to 1858, and it was designed to replace the larger half cent coin. The Flying Eagle cent was about the same size as the modern-day Cent....

January 01, 2023

Name All of the US Mints Present and Past

Philadelphia Mint: The Philadelphia Mint is the oldest mint in the United States, having been established in 1792. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it has played a significant role in the production of coins for circulation and for co...

December 30, 2022

Discover the Collectability of W Mint Mark Quarters

What's so special about “W” Mint Mark Quarters? One reason the “W” mint mark is sought after is that it indicates that a coin was produced at the West Point Mint, which is known for producing high-quality coins. The West Point Mint has a reputat...

1916 Standing Liberty Quarter - Only Topless Coin From US Mint

December 26, 2022

The Only Topless Coin Produced By The US Mint

The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter is a 25-cent coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1916 to 1930. It was designed by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil. It features a depiction of the figure of Liberty on the obverse (front) of the coin...

December 22, 2022

Some Coins Have Ridges, Others Have A Smooth Edge, Why?

Some coins have ridges on their edges and others are smooth. The ridges are put there for a variety of reasons.Deterring counterfeiting: The process of counterfeiting coins involves creating a fake coin that is indistinguishable from a genuine o...

Coin Connoisseur: A Coin Collector's Adventures

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