Why Perfection in Proof Trade Dollars Rewrites Numismatic Valuation After studying rare coins for decades, these two Proof Trade Dollars stopped me in my tracks. The […]

Philadelphia’s 2026 Proof ASE: Why This Mint Mark Change Matters If you’ve collected American Silver Eagles for years like I have, you’ll feel this Philadelphia shift […]

Introduction: Cracking the MS64 Code You might glance at an MS64 coin and think it’s just another collectible. But after handling thousands of coins and consulting […]

When I first examined these Trade Dollars, the details told a fascinating story most collectors miss What seems like a simple group of coins actually reveals […]

Something new just clicked about pre-1933 gold – let me explain why it matters We’re at a critical moment for historic gold coins, and here’s why: […]

Rethinking Birthday Gifts as Economic Statements When Charles handed out 1935 Peace Dollars at his 90th birthday party, most guests saw thoughtful souvenirs. But from my […]

The Toning Authentication Crisis Every Collector Needs to Understand Let me show you what three ordinary-looking silver dollars taught me about grading blindspots. These coins reveal […]

The Undervalued Potential of “Holder Quality” Coins What if I told you some of your Washington Quarters could be secretly worth 2-3 times their current value? […]

The Hidden Complexity Behind an 18th-Century Curiosity After studying thousands of early American tokens, I’ve never encountered anything quite like the mysterious George Washington Soley piece. […]