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Numismatics

Every coin that has ever been minted has a unique history. Numismatics is a growing field, attracting both history lovers and coin collectors alike, to highlight the historical value, rarity and unique mintages to the coins we collect. 

The Splendor of the Elliott Markoff Coin Collection

Discover the Presidential Elliott Markoff Coin Collection, a testament to the artistry and historical significance.
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How the 1913 Buffalo Nickel Made it into Production in Spite of the U.S. Mint

Often considered an iconic American coin, the 1913 Buffalo Nickel was not originally accepted and appreciated. Learn more about this popular coin!
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Large Bills in U.S. Currency

When the Civil War began in 1861, the US and Confederate governments realized that they didn’t enough gold and silver minted to pay their soldiers
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The 20 Franc Gold Rooster

20 Franc Roosters were minted during the French Third Republic. The legendary “Angels” and the well-known “Roosters” are part of an extensive collection known as
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How To Insure A Coin Collection

Have you ever considered insuring your collection? We break down the reasons why and if you should insure yours.
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Build a Dime Collection | The Most Collectible Dimes

There are many ways to collect dimes and many collections that can be built. Start here with our expert-written guide on the most collectible dimes
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A Beginner’s Guide to Error Coins

Error Coins are coins that have man-made or mechanical errors. The errors occur either on the planchet, the dies or in striking.
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Liberty Cap Half Cent 1793-1797

Half Cents – Liberty Cap 1793 – 1797

Learn the history and mintage of this fascinating half cent piece from the end of the 18th century.
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar.

The “Different” Morgan Silver Dollar

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular and well known Silver coins in the world. How did it get started?
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Surviving coins from the Ship of Gold disaster.

Survivors from the “Ship of Gold” Disaster

One of the most stunning shipwrecks of all time sank 30,000 lbs of Gold – worth $816 million today – and 425 lives.
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Series of 1901 $10 Legal Tender Bison Note.

Series of 1901 $10 Legal Tender – “Bison” Note

These notes were printed in 1861, were not backed by Gold or Silver, but by the “full faith and credit of the United States government.”
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Money to Burn!

Very few of these notes survived the US Government’s burn order, but it’s the story and the history that makes these notes worth collecting.
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Ancient Roman coin celebrating the secular games.

Let the Games Begin!

Nothing is more Roman than the Colosseum. Of course coins were minted to celebrate it!
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Gold Persian Daric coin.

King Darius of the Persian Empire

The Persian Empire was one of the largest empires in human history. So why is it so hard to find their coins?
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Two $5 Bills of different grades

Grading for Paper Money Explained | Currency 101

Have you ever wondered how currency is graded and what the grades for currency are? In this article, we'll break down the PCGS and NGC
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What is Numismatics?

Numismatics helps us highlight the historical value and scientific approach to the coins we collect. This article focuses on the extended knowledge of numismatics, highlighting
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Capped Bust Dimes

U.S. Mint Director Robert Patterson hired John Reich, a German immigrant, in March of 1807. Reich had been seeking employment at the Mint since 1801,
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Capped Bust Half Dimes

There was a 23-year hiatus between the last Draped Bust Half Dime in 1805 and the first new Capped Bust Half Dime in 1829. The
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Capped Bust Quarters

In 1800, John Reich came to America and applied for a job at the U.S. Mint. After being recommended for employment by President Jefferson in
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Draped Bust Half Dollars

No Draped Bust Half Dollars were struck between the last year of the small eagle design, 1797 and 1800. In 1801, another redesign effort
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Draped Bust Dimes

The first dimes struck by the United States Mint were Draped Bust Dimes. There are two varieties – the small eagle reverse, which was minted
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Draped Bust Half Dimes

To redesign the Draped Bust Half Dime, Robert Scot and John Eckstein took the sketches of Stuart’s and, using Mrs. Bingham as the model for
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The 1921 Peace Silver Dollar – Almost a One-Year Type Coin

A World War was raging in Europe, which began in 1914. The US entered World War I in 1917 and our entry sped up the
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Large Bills in U.S. Currency

When the Civil War began in 1861, the US and Confederate governments realized that they didn’t enough gold and silver minted to pay their soldiers
Read More

The 20 Franc Gold Rooster

20 Franc Roosters were minted during the French Third Republic. The legendary “Angels” and the well-known “Roosters” are part of an extensive collection known as
Read More

How To Insure A Coin Collection

Have you ever considered insuring your collection? We break down the reasons why and if you should insure yours.
Read More

Build a Dime Collection | The Most Collectible Dimes

There are many ways to collect dimes and many collections that can be built. Start here with our expert-written guide on the most collectible dimes
Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Error Coins

Error Coins are coins that have man-made or mechanical errors. The errors occur either on the planchet, the dies or in striking.
Read More

Half Cents – Liberty Cap 1793 – 1797

Learn the history and mintage of this fascinating half cent piece from the end of the 18th century.
Read More

The “Different” Morgan Silver Dollar

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular and well known Silver coins in the world. How did it get started?
Read More

Survivors from the “Ship of Gold” Disaster

One of the most stunning shipwrecks of all time sank 30,000 lbs of Gold – worth $816 million today – and 425 lives.
Read More

Series of 1901 $10 Legal Tender – “Bison” Note

These notes were printed in 1861, were not backed by Gold or Silver, but by the “full faith and credit of the United States government.”
Read More

Money to Burn!

Very few of these notes survived the US Government’s burn order, but it’s the story and the history that makes these notes worth collecting.
Read More

Let the Games Begin!

Nothing is more Roman than the Colosseum. Of course coins were minted to celebrate it!
Read More

King Darius of the Persian Empire

The Persian Empire was one of the largest empires in human history. So why is it so hard to find their coins?
Read More

Grading for Paper Money Explained | Currency 101

Have you ever wondered how currency is graded and what the grades for currency are? In this article, we’ll break down the PCGS and NGC
Read More

What is Numismatics?

Numismatics helps us highlight the historical value and scientific approach to the coins we collect. This article focuses on the extended knowledge of numismatics, highlighting
Read More

Capped Bust Dimes

U.S. Mint Director Robert Patterson hired John Reich, a German immigrant, in March of 1807. Reich had been seeking employment at the Mint since 1801,
Read More

Capped Bust Half Dimes

There was a 23-year hiatus between the last Draped Bust Half Dime in 1805 and the first new Capped Bust Half Dime in 1829. The
Read More

Capped Bust Quarters

In 1800, John Reich came to America and applied for a job at the U.S. Mint. After being recommended for employment by President Jefferson in
Read More

Draped Bust Half Dollars

No Draped Bust Half Dollars were struck between the last year of the small eagle design, 1797 and 1800. In 1801, another redesign effort
Read More

Draped Bust Dimes

The first dimes struck by the United States Mint were Draped Bust Dimes. There are two varieties – the small eagle reverse, which was minted
Read More

Draped Bust Half Dimes

To redesign the Draped Bust Half Dime, Robert Scot and John Eckstein took the sketches of Stuart’s and, using Mrs. Bingham as the model for
Read More

The 1921 Peace Silver Dollar – Almost a One-Year Type Coin

A World War was raging in Europe, which began in 1914. The US entered World War I in 1917 and our entry sped up the
Read More

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Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.  

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Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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