Historical Significance Every relic tells a story. To understand this item, we have to look at the era in which it was created. The 1973 Lincoln […]

Condition is Everything As a professional grader, I can tell you that condition is everything when it comes to determining the true grade and value of […]

Understanding the Brazilian 960 Reis Overstrike Market If you are looking to add this to your collection, you need a strategy to get the best deal. […]

Historical Significance Determining the true value of this piece requires looking past the book price and understanding current market demand. The 1973 penny featuring a brockage […]

Introduction: Not Every Coin Makes a Good Ring As a coin ring artisan, I’m often asked about which coins make the best jewelry pieces. While these […]

Historical Significance The 1884-S Morgan silver dollar represents an interesting chapter in American numismatic history. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin emerged during a […]

Introduction: The Fragility of Historical Treasures As a collector, I’ve witnessed far too many irreplaceable pieces ruined by improper handling or storage. These Brazilian 960 Reis […]

Historical Significance Most people look right past the tiny details that can turn a common item into a rarity worth thousands. Morgan dollars, minted from 1878 […]

The Art of Grading Brazilian 960 Reis Overstrikes Condition is everything. When examining Brazilian 960 Reis coins struck over Spanish colonial 8 Reales, the interplay between […]