I recently sat down to count my gold and platinum coins, and wow—I’ve somehow collected 41 pieces! Mostly gold and electrum, which surprised me considering my […]

I’ve been collecting coins for years, but when I stumbled upon a Draped Bust dollar that needed identifying, it opened up a whole new world for […]

We’ve all wrestled with this question: Is that currency error actually worth buying? Based on years of hunting and handling notes myself, I’ll share some practical […]

After teaching science for more than 30 years—plus another 20 when they needed me—I’ve finally packed away the chalk. This change has given me the gift […]

Like many of you, I’ve always loved the tradition of pocket pieces—those special coins we keep close every day. When I noticed fellow collectors sharing their […]

I’ve been diving into the fascinating world of exonumia lately—those coin-like objects like tokens, medals, and counterstamps that add so much depth to numismatics. As a […]

I’ve always had a soft spot for coins that bring the animal kingdom to life, and lately, I’ve been diving deep into a theme I fondly […]

As a lifelong coin collector, I’ve always cherished the thrill of uncovering hidden gems in circulation—whether it’s from loose change, a parking lot stumble, or a […]

You know how Byzantine coinage can become an obsession? For me, it’s always been those Anonymous Class B folles linked to Romanus III. While everyone seems […]