Readers familiar with the gospels may know the story of the widow’s mite. This story is related in both Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4. In it Jesus praises a widow …
The Widow’s Mite: What Was the Coin Value of “Everything She Had”? Read More »
Gold is a highly coveted precious metal that has held its value over time. Grand Rapids Coins buys and sells coins and currency, but we also buy scrap gold and …
Grand Rapids Coins Buys Scrap Gold and Sterling Silver Read More »
Name Change: Mullen Coins Is Now Grand Rapids Coins Our longtime customers may have noticed that our name has changed on social media. Mullen Coins is now Grand Rapids Coins, …
In our last blog we discussed a commonly held myth that people have about coin collecting: Old coins are the most valuable. In this blog we will explore another myth, …
Coin hoards are discovered quite frequently. Just last month, in October of 2018, three friends with metal detectors found a hoard of 18 silver Roman coins in Yorkshire. These coins …
Why Are Coin Hoards Often Found in Wonderful Condition? Read More »
The California Gold Rush was a life and state changing event. Americans and people from all over the world crossed oceans and the Great Plains, driven by the desire to …
Anyone familiar with American coins will be familiar with the image of Lady Liberty. When Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1792 it mandated that the new U.S. coins should …
