After years of collecting coins, one lesson stands out: learning to grade raw coins yourself is essential. It’s not just about saving on TPG fees—it’s about […]

As someone who’s spent decades collecting coins, I keep coming back to the commemorative half dollars minted between 1892 and 1954. For me, they perfectly marry […]

Last Sunday, I decided to treat myself to a late birthday gift and won a coin on GreatCollections. It just arrived in the mail—a stunning Flying […]

I recently got my hands on a 1922 Peace dollar that looked stunningly Proof-Like at first glance, but something about it nagged at me. Was it […]

Introduction: Kicking Off Summer with Washington Quarters You know how coin collecting just feels right around patriotic holidays? This summer, I got swept up in that […]

As someone who’s spent years collecting Seated Liberty coins, I was really puzzled when an eBay listing for an 1838 Half Dime caught my eye—that “LIBERTY” […]

Trade Dollar Thursday has become my favorite weekly ritual as a coin collector. There’s a special thrill in holding these historic silver pieces and uncovering their […]

I recently had the chance to examine a small, intriguing token that a friend inherited from her aunt, and it sent me down a rabbit hole […]

Lately, I’ve been absolutely thrilled about some new coins joining my collection and just had to share the excitement with you. That rush of adding a […]