50 State Quarters Program Turns 25
It was 25 years ago, on January 4, 1999, that the 50 State Quarters program kicked off a national fanfare and forever changed the way...
Future of Gold in the 2024 Election Year
Right now, if we listen to the polls and pundits, the 2024 U.S. presidential election looks like it will be a rematch of the two...
PCGS Coin of the Month:1870-S $3, PCGS SP50
The 1870-S $3, PCGS SP50 is the Professional Grading Service’s (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
There are few coins as enigmatic and storied as the 1870-S...
Exploring the Sacagawea Dollar
The Sacagawea dollar has a namesake that is as enigmatic as the coin itself. First issued in 2000, the Sacagawea dollar is an expedition...
Top 12 Coins to Make Money in 2024
Economic forecasts for 2024 point to an easing of inflationary tensions, a weakening global economy and volatility in precious metals. Conditions in 2024 could...
PCGS Coin of the Month: 1902 Indian Cent
The 1902 Indian Cent, PCGS MS68RD is the Professional Grading Service’s (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
The Indian cent, struck from 1859 through 1909, is one...
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in November 2023
CAC approved coins fared well in many public sales during November 2023 and in live auctions in New Jersey, Texas and California. Here are...
8 Secrets of Coin Dealers
Coin dealers can seem intimidating but with inside knowledge of how coin dealers work you can use this knowledge to your advantage. Here are...
PCGS Coin of the Month: 1792 Copper Disme
The 1792 Copper Disme, Judd-10, Pollock-11, Rarity-6+ Copper, PCGS MS62BN is the Professional Grading Service’s (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
The early United States coinage system...
15 Tips to Safely Buy Coins Online
If you buy coins online it's important to be safe to protect yourself and your investment. With eBay and online sites offering collectible coins...
Ultimate Coin Collectors Gift List
Gift and wish lists for coin collectors are top of mind this holiday season. Here’s a list of magnificent coins worthy of any list,...
Numismatist of the Century – David Hall
Numismatist of the Century award recipient David Hall, 76, is the coin field’s greatest promoter and a brilliant wealth creator. He transformed the coin...
Numismatist of the Century – John Albanese
Numismatist of the Century award winner John Albanese is the rare coin market’s most forceful leader and number one professional numismatist.
Albanese has over 40...
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in October
CAC coin grading approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of October. Here are ten examples, which were selected from...
Market Report: Storm Clouds & Gold
It looks like all of the stars are aligned for the storm clouds to form over the global financial horizon. But these are clouds...
PCGS Coin of the Month: 1877 Morgan Half Dollar in Silver
The 1877 Morgan Half Dollar in Silver, PCGS PR66CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
While United States pattern coinage has long...
Gold Commemorative Coins
Vintage gold commemorative coins were minted by the United States from 1903 to 1926. These coins honor persons, places, or events and are sold...
Examining Early Gold Coins
Classic American gold coins or “old tenor gold coins” (1795- 1834) are the ultimate collector coins. This has been one of the most stable...
Four Philadelphia Mints
Many numismatists enjoy the Old West romance of the Carson City and Denver Mints, the Gold Rush fervor that inspired the San Francisco Mint,...
Ancient Coins – Tetradrachm
In the late 6th century B.C., the tetradrachm emerged as a large silver coin that became popular among the city-states of Greece. It represented...