Aug 13, 2024 | Coin Collecting, Coins, US Coins, World Coins
Coin collecting, or numismatics, is a fascinating hobby that attracts enthusiasts from all walks of life. However, like any hobby with a rich history, it’s surrounded by myths and misconceptions that can mislead new and seasoned collectors alike. Let’s dive into...
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...
Mar 31, 2017 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Gold Coins
It’s Worth What? I am sure most of you have seen the story by now about the “Bit Maple Leaf” and how it was stolen from the Bode Museum in Berlin. If not summary = gold coin weighing 220+ lbs. stolen. Market value ~$4 Million. Shocking! However what I find the most...
Mar 24, 2017 | ANA, Coins, US Coins
Knowledge ipsa scientia potestas est Know it all….In school when you were called that, it was not a good thing. I find it funny that later in life we sometimes feel we have to know the answers to all of the questions. No one knows all of the info all of the time for...
Nov 8, 2016 | Coin Collecting, Coins
Coin Values A lot of people ask me all the time what are coins worth, and if there is money in coins. I try not to giggle at the last one. But it is a reasonable question for those not in the field. Coins, you see, are money, we all know that, so they have a “worth”...
