In 1923, it took a wheelbarrow full of cash just to buy a loaf of bread in Germany. Explore the numismatic legacy of the Weimar Republic’s hyperinflation, from emergency porcelain coins (Notgeld) to the legendary 1 Billion Mark coin.
Before the Civil War, local Michigan towns and “Wildcat Banks” printed their own beautiful paper money. Learn the chaotic history behind Obsolete Banknotes, why most of them became worthless paper, and why they are highly prized by local collectors today.
It is the most famous unauthorized coin in American history. Learn the incredible true-crime story behind the five 1913 Liberty Head Nickels, from a midnight strike at the US Mint to a lost multi-million-dollar treasure sitting in a closet for 40 years.
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.