Coins have a rich history, making collecting a rewarding hobby. Learn interesting facts about the history behind rare coins.
Coin collecting has long been viewed as a predominantly male hobby. However, throughout history there have been many women who made significant contributions to numismatics, helping to reshape the field. […]
Helen Farquhar, Touch Pieces, and Women in Numismatics Read More »
In previous blogs we have highlighted several different half-dollar coins, including the Kennedy half dollar and the Walking Liberty half. Today we will discuss another half-dollar error coin that is quite collectible –
The Bugs Bunny Franklin Half Dollar Error Coin Read More »
We set aside several days and times during the year for honoring family and friends who have died. Memorial Day honors military members who have died, and in October and
Charon’s Obol and Coins for the Dead Read More »
Judas Iscariot’s 30 pieces of silver are so well known, so infamous in history, that it’s a euphemism for betrayal in Western culture. Have you ever wondered what those 30
How Much Were Judas Iscariot’s 30 Pieces of Silver Worth? Read More »
The Kennedy half dollar is a very popular collectible coin that has both sentimental value for many Americans as well as numismatic value for coin collectors. Why is this coin
The History and Value of the Kennedy Half Dollar Read More »
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 after a 70-year reign, marking the end of a long era in British and world history. As the sovereign ruler of the
Long Live the Queen: Coin Values and Historical Significance Read More »
In December of 1941, Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor. The United States entered World War II in both the European and Pacific arenas immediately after. This had a drastic effect
The 1943 Copper Cent, an Off-metal Treasure Read More »
The Morgan dollar often gets the spotlight for American dollar coinage, but the Peace dollar is no ugly stepdaughter. It also has a rich history full of some controversy and
The Sometimes Overlooked Peace Dollar Read More »
In an earlier blog we talked about the history of the Kennedy half dollar and why it has both sentimental and real value for American coin collectors. In this blog
The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Read More »
With the passing of Michael Collins, an astronaut from the famed Apollo 11 moon voyage, it might be time to discuss how the history of the U.S. space program intersects
The Eisenhower Dollar and the U.S. Space Program Read More »
