Not all shiny coins are created equal. Discover the meticulous manufacturing process behind “Proof” coins, learn the difference between Mint Sets and Proof Sets, and find out if those plastic cases of modern coins are actually valuable.
Are those “unsearched” estate coin rolls on eBay actually full of hidden treasure? Learn the harsh truth behind the numismatic market’s oldest gimmick, including how scammers fake old wrappers and “salt” the ends to trick buyers.
For advanced collectors, the date and mint mark are just the beginning. Discover the complex world of VAM collecting, where microscopic die cracks, clashes, and famous errors like the “Hot Lips” and “Spitting Eagle” can turn common Morgan Dollars into massive treasures.
In 1794, a newly formed United States struck its very first silver dollars. With only 1,758 ever made on a crude hand-turned press, the Flowing Hair Dollar is a legendary piece of American history—and one of the most valuable coins in the world.
Before the California Gold Rush, America’s first gold booms happened in North Carolina and Georgia. Learn the fascinating history of the short-lived Charlotte and Dahlonega branch mints, and why the rare gold coins they produced before the Civil War are so incredibly valuable today.
You don’t need a museum to hold Ancient Egyptian history. Explore the coins of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, from massive bronze “hockey pucks” to the historically accurate portraits of the legendary Cleopatra VII.
It is the most common coin in America, but it broke all the rules. Learn the history of the Lincoln Cent, including the infamous 1909-S VDB, the WWII Steel Penny, and why pre-1982 copper pennies are still hoarded today.
Which gold coin should you buy? We break down the “Big Three” international gold bullion coins: the 22-karat Krugerrand, the ultra-pure 24-karat Canadian Maple Leaf, and the beautifully designed Austrian Philharmonic.
Long before modern engraving, Great Depression-era hobos used pocket knives and nails to carve Buffalo Nickels into miniature folk art. Learn the history of the Hobo Nickel, famous artists like “Bo” Hughes, and why these altered coins are so highly collectible today.
During World War II, the US military needed copper for bullets and nickel for tank armor. Learn how this led to the creation of the famous 1943 Steel Penny, 35% Silver “War Nickels,” and specially printed paper money designed to thwart enemy spies.