COINage Magazine

Numismatist of the Century Charles C. Anderson, Sr., chairman emeritus of the Anderson Companies, was born in 1934 in Florence Alabama. His father, Clyde W. Anderson, dropped out of school at the age of 14,...

COINS WORTH MORE THAN THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD Semi-numismatic coins are literally and figuratively worth a little more than their weight in gold (or silver, platinum or any other precious metal from which they are...

Official U.S. silver coins were first minted in 1794, and the new coinage system of the United States revolved around the silver dollar, as this was the base unit. The U.S. silver dollar, in...

In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of August 2024, CAC approved coins brought impressive prices in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas and Orange County, California. Here are a...

COINage magazine was honored with the “Best Professional Periodical” award for 2024 from the prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild. It was given August 7 at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont,...

Ron Drzewucki, a long-time dealer and world-renowned expert coin grader, is now president of CAC Grading LLC, a grading and certification service in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In August 2024, he received the highest honor...

During the month of July, CAC approved and CACG graded coins brought impressive prices in many Internet sales. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have...

A previously unreported, nearly complete date set of 19th-century United States $1 denomination gold coins assembled by legendary Philadelphia dealer Henry Chapman has been revealed by Matador Rare Coins in New York City. Stored until...

THERE’S AN INVISIBLE COIN-BUYER SPECTRUM Coin collecting and investing are not mutually exclusive. Our beloved COINage magazine, for example, is touted as the magazine for “collectors and investors.” The rare coin and precious metals marketplace has...

SUGGESTIONS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PURCHASES ARE REAL Contrary to what some traditional investment advisers say, owning gold, silver or other precious metal coins and bars may be good for your investment portfolio. Any number...