Charon’s Obol and Coins for the Dead
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 …
History
Learn about the history behind various coins, currency, and gold. Why where they created, how where they used, and why were they important.
Greenbacks: A Tool to Save the Union
Money has played a pivotal role in the course of history many times. The United States Government faced a financial and existential crisis in 1861 when the country began to …
How Much Were Judas Iscariot’s 30 Pieces of Silver Worth?
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 …
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The History and Value of the Kennedy Half Dollar
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 …
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Long Live the Queen: Coin Values and Historical Significance
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 …
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Finding Real Life Hidden Treasure
Who doesn’t like a good treasure hunt? Many favorite movies and books, including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hobbit, and Romancing the Stone, are about finding lost treasure in unexpected …
Mint Marks: What Difference Does a Letter Make?
In a previous blog we talked about the great American Money Experiment. In its infancy our country broke with the British currency system. In 1792 the fledgling United States Congress …
The Franklin Half Dollar, a Popular Collector Coin
The Franklin half dollar is a popular series to collect. These coins were minted between 1948 and 1963 and remain in demand today for many reasons, not the least of …
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The History of Vatican Coins
For Americans who collect primarily American coins, it can be hard to know where to start with coins from around the world. There are so many beautiful and history rich …
Early American Coins: Baltimore Coins
Have you considered collecting early American coins? Since there were relatively few coins minted either in or for the American colonies, they may not be as accessible as Lincoln wheat …