Numismatics

As we approach Memorial Day, a time to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, our thoughts turn to the symbols and mementos that preserve their legacy. Within the realms of numismatics and collectables, few items evoke more reverence than coins, medals, and other militaria issued to commemorate […]

We’ve arrived at the twelfth and final installment of our educational journey exploring classic coin denominations and types. To conclude the series, we’re going back in time – way back – to uncover the origins and immense history captured in medieval and ancient coins from long-fallen empires and civilizations around the globe. The Remnants of

We’re returning with part eleven in our journey through classic American coinage. This time, we’ll explore the history and highlights of iconic U.S. silver dollars. Let’s uncover these giants of our nation’s numismatic heritage, from early Flowing Hair issues to Morgan and Peace designs. The Origins of Silver Dollars The United States Mint first struck

We’re back with part ten of our educational series exploring America’s classic coin denominations. This time, we’ll delve into the history and highlights of U.S. 5-cent nickels spanning over 150 years since their 1865 authorized inception. From Shield nickels to silver wartime issues and modern Jeffersons, let’s uncover the intrigue around this coin. The Origins

We’re back with part nine of our educational numismatics journey exploring America’s classic coin denominations. This time, we’ll dive into the wide and wildly popular half-dollar series spanning over 220 years of U.S. Mint history. From early Draped Bust specimens to silver Kennedy issues and modern editions, half-dollar collecting offers tremendous diversity across early America,

We’re pleased to present part eight in our educational numismatics series exploring the history and highlights of American coinage. This installment will journey through one of the most widely collected denominations—the quarter dollar. From early Draped Bust issues to modern statehood quarters, let’s uncover the intrigue of the United States quarter dollar coins minted over

We’re back with the next installment in our educational series on coin collecting and numismatics. In this post, we’ll journey through the history and design highlights of two diminutive and intriguing denominations—the dime and the short-lived twenty-cent piece. Let’s dive in and explore some small but mighty coins. A History of United States Dimes The

Welcome back as we continue our series on numismatics, a comprehensive introduction to coin collecting. In this sixth installment, we’ll take an in-depth look at two very popular categories of United States silver coins—American Silver Eagle bullion releases and commemorative issues. American Silver Eagles: Iconic One Ounce Bullion from the U.S. Mint Arguably the most

Welcome back as we continue our series on numismatics, a comprehensive introduction to coin collecting. The two cent coin and the three cent coin are obscure pieces of U.S. currency history. Both were short-lived denominations minted for just a brief period in the mid-19th century. These unusual coins filled specific needs at the time they

Welcome to Part 4 of our series on numismatics, a comprehensive introduction to coin collecting. This month we will discuss Indian and Lincoln Cents. If you haven’t already, be sure to read Part 1, Colonials and Pattern Coins, Part 2, Half Cents and Large Cents and Part 3 Proof and Mint Sets & Commemoratives. If

Welcome to Part 3 of our series on numismatics, a comprehensive introduction to coin collecting. This month we will discuss Proof and Mint Sets, as well as Commemoratives. If you haven’t already, be sure to read Part 1, Colonials and Pattern Coins, and Part 2, Half Cents and Large Cents. If you are interested in

Welcome back as we continue our series on numismatics, a comprehensive introduction to coin collecting. In Part 1, we covered some of the basics of getting started with coin collecting, and dove into the first major category of coins: Colonials and Pattern Coins. In Part 2, we will cover Half Cents and Large Cents. If