Oct 15, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Currency, Gold Coins, Precious Metals, Silver Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
It is easy to assume that the value of a coin rises and falls only with the price of gold or silver. After all, bullion markets are constantly in the news and coins are often made of the same metals. The truth, however, is far more complicated. While the precious...
Oct 1, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Precious Metals, Silver Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
Collectors often think of coins as permanent, solid pieces of history. But even metal has vulnerabilities. Over time, air, moisture, temperature, and human handling can quietly eat away at the value of a coin collection. Protecting your coins from environmental damage...
Sep 18, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
For anyone who collects coins, there eventually comes a time to sell. Some collectors decide to part with a single rare piece, while others look to downsize or handle an inherited collection. At that point, the big question is how to sell. Should you pursue a private...
Apr 1, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
Inheriting a coin collection can be both a privilege and a challenge. Whether it’s a small collection of rare coins or an extensive assortment passed down through generations, knowing how to handle, evaluate, and possibly sell these coins can be overwhelming. At...
Aug 9, 2016 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Gold Coins, Type Coins
Branch Mints Gold coins have been produced at many mints in the US (Carson City, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco), however, in the world of coin collection, the sites that have minted coins from local ore are just a few. Most...
May 3, 2016 | Coins, Type Coins
The Old Standby Ever think that US money is kind of boring? Go on, admit it, you know it is. It is almost like there is a formula for our coins today. Old dead white dude on the obverse, American iconic image on the reverse. For the coins in our pocket, it is almost...
