1967 centennial of Confederation coins

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.
1807 Draped Bust dime

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....
Gold Crown

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...
Block Island National Wildlife Refuge

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.
First Canadian cent

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...