Collecting the Lincoln Penny 101
There’s no more familiar fixture in American numismatics than the Lincoln cent. The coin debuted in 1909 and has seen the United States through...
What Happens if the Penny Goes Away
There has been speculation for some years about the lowly cent coin and whether it will be abolished. The best indication of this is...
Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars
United States-proof coins have always been among my favorite coins. When I first started collecting at 10 years old, the first coin I purchased...
1804 Capped Bust Right Eagle Plain 4, PCGS Coin of the Month
The 1804 Capped Bust Right Eagle Plan 4, PCGS PR63 is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
The 1804 date has long held...
1878 8 Tailfeathers Morgan Dollar, PCGS Coin of the Month
The 1878 8 Tailfeathers Morgan Dollar, PCGS PR66CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
There are few coins as popular as the Morgan...
Ancient Coin Collecting 101
Ancient numismatics covers a wide range of coins representing several civilizations that existed during antiquity. Generally speaking, it refers to currency minted from about...
The History of Colorized Coins
The popularity of coins with color on them drives certain segments of rare coin markets and collectors. Morgan Dollars, type coins, and classic commemoratives...
Top 12 Coins to Make Money in 2023
2023 looms as a crossroads for coin collecting with economic variables, including domestic and world events, all playing a part.
We continue to see an...
Top 10 Coin Collecting & Investing Tips
When buying or selling rare coins you need to keep some basic rules in mind. These rules can have a direct and significant impact...
1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PCGS Coin of the Month
The 1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PCGS PR65CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
Early U.S. Gold Coinage
Early United States gold...
