The Modern World: Canada’s Influence on Modern U.S. Coins
By David Schwager
Every time a Canadian coin appears in your pocket change, you are reminded that Canada bases its money on an American model.
For...
Carson City Mint Double Eagle Takes Flight in Heritage’s US Coins Auction
An exceedingly rare double eagle from the Carson City Mint will take flight into a new collection when it is sold in Heritage’s December...
PCGS Coin of the Week: 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle
A world record was achieved last week when the only 1822 Capped Bust half eagle available for private ownership crossed the Stack's Bowers Galleries...
Issue Highlights: October 2018
• America's First Mint: Philly Mint born in 1792
• Complete Guide to Modern Coins: Production of proof coins 1950-2018
• Change In Your Change: When making...
Making the Most of It: Fun Ways to Save
Editor's Note: It’s not easy to make sense of it all, to remain calm and hopeful, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why...
Wanted: Submissions for Literary Guild Awards
One of the many things the numismatic community does well is recognize and celebrate accomplishments of its members that contribute to the betterment of...
Prospectors’ Gold Rush Nuggets From Fabled SS Central America Treasure Now Available
Authentic California Gold Rush gold ore nuggets originally discovered by Old West prospectors then lost at sea for 157 years after the 1857 sinking...
Directive to Abolish the ‘Penny’
It looks like the Lincoln head cent, commonly known by Americans as the “penny,” really is doomed. On February 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald...
Worth Its Weight In Silver
By R.W. Julian
When the first settlers from Britain came to what is now the United States, there was little in the way of coined...
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How Much is a Silver Dollar Worth?
How much is a silver dollar worth? An exceedingly rare silver dollar coin minted in 1794 has been sold for a world-record $12 million....
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Stable Silver Prices May Offer Buying Opportunity
With all the talk about gold prices, it's important to stay in tune with the silver bullion market, too. And as we've seen in...
Understanding the Nuances of Multiple Research Sources
By R.W. Julian
Today in 2021, there is a wealth of information available to the researcher or avid collector wishing to learn more about a...
Paper Money Mindset: Franklin’s Colonial Currency
By Antoinette Rahn
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
The same man to whom the above quote is attributed was one of America's busiest colonists...
