I spent a thrilling five hours swinging my detector at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, NYC. That drizzly morning left my hands caked in mud – […]

I’ve collected coins for over fifty years, and here’s a truth I’ve learned: grading raw coins isn’t just useful—it’s essential. Depending entirely on third-party grading (TPG) […]

Over the years, I’ve truly fallen for classic commemorative half dollars. Those minted between 1892 and 1954 have a unique charm that just doesn’t wear off. […]

I decided to treat myself to a belated birthday gift by winning a coin on GreatCollections, and that familiar rush of excitement hit when the package […]

I stumbled upon a 1922 Peace dollar with a suspiciously mirror-like surface recently, and it reminded me how tricky appearances can be in our hobby. That […]

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, I’ve been sifting through my Washington quarters collection—nothing gets me in the patriotic spirit like ‘Wicked Washington […]

Early U.S. coinage has always fascinated me, especially the little details. Recently, I came across a real head-scratcher: an 1838 Seated Liberty Half Dime. The big […]

I recently had the pleasure of grading an 1886 Morgan dollar – the one we’ve been calling the “awaited GTG” – and it really got me […]

Trade Dollars have always held a special fascination for me, and Trade Dollar Thursday has become a cherished ritual in my collecting routine. It’s a chance […]