The Modern World: Canada’s Influence on Modern U.S. Coins
By David Schwager
Every time a Canadian coin appears in your pocket change, you are reminded that Canada bases its money on an American model.
For much of its history, Canada made the same changes to...
George III: 60-Year Reign Marked by Madness, Sporadic Coins
Editor’s Note: This is part of the ‘Money of British Monarchs’ series of articles.
By R.W. Julian
If someone had taken a public opinion poll in the summer of 1776 in what is now the United...
Great Collectors, Great Coins, Great Profits: Harold Bareford
Editor's Note: This is one of three esteemed collectors whose collecting prowess is profiled in this series.
By Mike Fuljenz
Various renowned collectors taken different paths to reach their goals, but in the end they all...
Great Collectors, Great Coins, Great Profits: John Jay Pittman
Editor’s Note: This is one of three esteemed collectors whose collecting prowess is profiled in this series.
By Mike Fuljenz
John Jay Pittman, like Louis Eliasberg, wasn’t a man of great wealth. He made a good...
Treasure Auction Brings $3.1 Million
A variety of rarities and strong turnout by bidders helped propel Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s Treasure Auction 24 results to more than $3.1 million, a record-breaking sale for the firm. The sale, held live on Nov. 2-3 in Orlando, Florida, and online on Nov. 5, featured more than 2,300 lots.
Collecting Bust Dimes for Fun & Profit
By Barry Sunshine and Charles Link
The Bust dime series is one of the most under-appreciated of all United States series. Bust dimes are available in sufficient quantity to satisfy every collector, no matter what...
Great Collectors, Great Coins, Great Profits: Louis E. Eliasberg Sr.
Editor's Note: This is one of three esteemed collectors whose collecting prowess is profiled in this series.
By Mike Fuljenz
Coin collecting used to be called “The Hobby of Kings” because primarily wealthy aristocrats pursued it....
Henry VIII: Gold and Silver Define the Classes
Editor's Note: This is part of the 'Money of British Monarchs' series of articles
By R.W. Julian
Of all the British rulers over the last thousand years, the one perhaps best known is Henry VIII, who...
U.S. Mint to Launch Block Island Quarter
The United States Mint is set to launch the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, located in Rhode Island.
A Penniless Nation: Canada’s Commerce Today
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
The moment came with barely the whisper of a maple leaf, but Canada is already marking five years since the issuance of its last circulating one-cent coins. The last penny—a coin that...