I’ve always been drawn to coins that tell a story beyond their metal. The Brazilian gold 20,000 reis from Minas Gerais, struck in 1727 under King […]

I recently pulled off a trade that landed me my most expensive coin yet—a breathtaking 1623-24 British gold Laurel from the reign of King James I. […]

I’ve always been drawn to rare coins, and that curiosity led me to explore one of the most talked-about pieces in recent memory—a 1933 U.S. gold […]

You know, after decades in this hobby, I thought I’d seen every numismatic blunder imaginable. But nothing quite prepared me for that eBay listing of a […]

As a lifelong coin collector, I love discovering how fellow enthusiasts approach building their gold and platinum collections. Lately, I’ve been looking through my own trays […]

I’ve always been captivated by coins that tell a story beyond their metal, and nothing exemplifies this more than the Brazilian gold 20,000 reis minted in […]

Wow, I’ve just added the crown jewel to my collection: a British gold Laurel from 1623-24 featuring King James I! After a heart-pounding trade, this beauty […]

I recently spent some time examining a fascinating piece that’s sparked a lot of buzz: a 1933 USA gold $5 coin that’s been labeled as ‘real.’ […]

After decades in the coin collecting world, nothing makes me wince faster than seeing a gold coin ruined by amateur toning attempts. Having handled countless pieces, […]