You can hold the history of the Bible in your hands. Explore the fascinating numismatic history behind the New Testament’s most famous coins, including the Widow’s Mite, the Roman Tribute Penny of Tiberius, and the Thirty Pieces of Silver.
Struck from 1916 to 1930, the Standing Liberty Quarter is widely considered America’s most beautiful silver coin. Explore the history behind its two major redesigns, the infamous bare breast controversy, and why the “Full Head” designation is the ultimate challenge for collectors.
Struck to celebrate the end of World War I, the Peace Dollar is a masterpiece of American coin design. Explore the history of Anthony de Francisci’s iconic work, the melting of the Morgan dollars, and the legendary 1921 High Relief rarity.
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.