Jan 26, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Currency, Gold Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
Opening a forgotten drawer or storage box and discovering coins or stamps can be both exciting and confusing. Many people find themselves holding albums, envelopes, tins, or small boxes filled with collectibles that once belonged to a parent, grandparent, or other...
Jan 14, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
If you have ever followed an auction in real time, you have probably witnessed the moment when a lot suddenly takes off. Bidding opens at a reasonable level, then continues past the expected range, and before long the final price lands far above the original estimate....
Dec 29, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
Coin collecting is often associated with precision. Collectors talk about sharp strikes, perfect surfaces, and textbook examples of how a coin was meant to look when it left the mint. Yet some of the most talked about and valuable coins exist for the opposite reason....
Dec 12, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Uncategorized
When families bring in coins or stamps that have been tucked away for decades, they are often carrying more than a box of collectibles. They are carrying memories. These items might remind them of a grandfather who searched through pocket change every evening or a...
Dec 3, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Obsolete Coins, Online Auctions, Silver Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
It happens all the time. Someone brings in a box of coins or a stamp album they inherited from a relative, convinced they are sitting on a small fortune. After all, the collection is old, the pieces look interesting, and they have heard stories of rare collectibles...
Nov 15, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
World coin collecting has always had a dedicated audience, but something interesting has been happening in recent years. More collectors across the United States are widening their focus and exploring coins from other countries. What was once considered a niche...
Oct 31, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Uncategorized
Professional coin grading has become one of the most trusted ways to verify authenticity and preserve the value of collectible coins. Grading companies such as PCGS and NGC give coins an official numerical grade, seal them in protective holders, and provide...
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...
