Like many coin collectors, I’ve come to depend on US Mint subscriptions to grab annual sets—especially those popular silver proofs—without worrying about missing out. But let’s […]

I’ve collected coins for years, but stumbling upon the 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent Proof felt like uncovering buried treasure. Like most folks, I knew the 1909-S […]

You know how some coins just stop you in your tracks? That’s exactly what happened when I added this nickel to my collection. It’s an NGC […]

You know that feeling when a metal detecting hunt just clicks? My recent five-hour session at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn delivered exactly that magic. Even […]

After collecting for more than fifty years, I can tell you that learning to grade raw coins isn’t just a skill—it’s what makes this hobby so […]

I’ve spent countless hours with commemorative half dollars from 1892 to 1954, and I’m excited to share some thoughts and tips that might help your own […]

I recently splurged on a late birthday gift to myself by winning a coin on GC last Sunday, and it just arrived in the mail—talk about […]

I recently picked up a 1922 Peace dollar that really stumped me—it had that proof-like shine at first, but my gut said something wasn’t right. As […]

With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July approaching, I’ve been spending my Wednesday evenings with my favorite coins – the Washington quarters that […]