Charles C. Anderson, Sr.

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....

What Are Semi-Numismatic Coins?

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,...

How the U.S. Dollar Began

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...

CAC Coins Bring Premiums in August

In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of August 2024, CAC approved coins brought impressive prices in live auctions in...

COINage Magazine Wins 2024 Numismatic Literary Guild Award

COINage magazine was honored with the “Best Professional Periodical” award for 2024 from the prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild. It was given August 7 at...

Ron Drzewucki: The Coin-Grading Authority

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...

CAC Coins Bring Premiums in July

During the month of July, CAC approved and CACG graded coins brought impressive prices in many Internet sales. Here are ten examples, which were...

Century-Old $1 Gold Collection Assembled by Henry Chapman Revealed

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...

Rare Coins and Bullion Coins

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...

Are Your Bullion Coins Genuine?

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...