Jul 21, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Currency, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
If you’ve ever sorted through a box of old coins or flipped through a family stamp album, chances are you’ve wondered: Is this worth anything? It’s a natural question—and one we hear almost daily at Centennial Auctions. Coins and stamps have a long history of being...
Jun 12, 2025 | Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever picked up a stamp and wondered if it’s worth something, your first thought might be, “Is it rare?” That’s a fair question—and rarity certainly plays a role in a stamp’s value. But here’s the truth we’ve seen again and again at Centennial Auctions:...
May 30, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Precious Metals, Silver Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized, US Coins
Selling a coin or stamp collection for the first time can feel like entering unfamiliar territory. Whether the collection is a family heirloom, part of an estate, or something you’ve casually assembled over time, you likely have questions about how to proceed. That’s...
Apr 25, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Stamp Auctions, Stamps, Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about selling a coin or stamp collection in New England, you’ve likely considered a few options—private sale, consignment, or visiting a local dealer. But there’s one method that consistently delivers better results for sellers of all experience...
Jan 11, 2018 | First Day Issue, Philatelic, Philatelists, Philately, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized
WHAT ARE THE UNITED STATES “FIRST-DAY COVERS” Stamps have over the years been a representation of the country, the times or period they are in, as well as to recognize outstanding individuals and monuments. Stamps may be used to describe a nation. They change over...
Jun 1, 2016 | Philatelic, Philatelists, Philately, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps
Found Stamps So you are cleaning out a family members house and come across a shoe, cigar, or paper box full of stamps, or maybe an album of stamps. What to do? Well first off, move the stamps to a location that is not in the moist or hot air. I know it is tempting in...
