Adolph Weinman’s numismatic legacy cannot be understated. His designs were and continue to be some of the most recognizable and prized among collectors, such as the obverse of the beloved American Silver Eagle, and both faces of the recently debuted American Palladium Eagle series, which is getting its first uncirculated issue in September 2020. Adolph … Continued
On April 4th, the U.S. Mint sold out of its Congratulations Set, which included the 2017-S Proof Silver Eagles, in under two minutes. This marks the fastest U.S. Mint sell-out in history, and desire for 2017 Proof Silver Eagles with an “S” mintmark continues to rise. Unexpected 2017-S Proof Silver Eagle Last week, an unexpected … Continued
Some of these artists, such as Elizabeth Jones, Christian Gobrecht, George Morgan, Charles Barber, and John Mercanti, were employed by the U.S. Mint. Others, such as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, James Earle Fraser, and Adolph A. Weinman, were hired on a limited basis to produce particular pieces of art. Regardless, every one of these figures was an … Continued
Throughout American history, tens of thousands of ships have been lost at sea with sunken treasure, some of these ships reported having a significant quantity of U.S. Coins aboard. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, numismatists were ecstatic, as several old shipwrecks were discovered with new technology and explored, where rare U.S. Coins were … Continued
Anyone who buys silver coins naturally wants to be sure that the coins they purchase are real. The single best way to ensure this, is to deal only with well-established, reputable coin dealers. Most such companies are members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), which require dealers to adhere … Continued
The first mint in the United States, the Philadelphia Mint, was established in 1792; apt as Philadelphia was the United States’ capital at the time. This mint struck all United States coinage until 1835. According to the United States Mint, the Act of March 3, 1835, established the first branch mints in Dahlonega, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. … Continued
While Swiss Shooting Thaler coins may not be well known among collectors, those who do collect them hold them in the highest regard. Find out what is so exciting about these coins, and what is available right now! Shooting Festival Thalers Swiss Shooting Thalers (pronounced as if the “t” in “taller” were replaced with “th”) are commemorative … Continued
In December 2008, as the 11-year State Quarters program that ran from 1999 to 2008 was nearing its end, the U.S. Congress passed the America the Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act. This legislation authorized the issuance of 56 circulating quarters and accompanying 5-oz silver bullion coins to honor America’s national parks and historic sites and stipulated that … Continued
Coin shows have a long history of improving numismatics by bringing collectors together. Despite the large success with these shows, attendance has dropped in recent years. Find out why and, more importantly, how attending a coin show can benefit you. Modern Changes in Numismatics There is no question that the internet has transformed numismatics over … Continued
Imagine for a moment that you’re an ancient farmer with a bag of barley, and you need goat skins for a new tent. Your trip to the market could be quite a challenge. You’ll find a goat herder who wants barley if you’re lucky. But what if the goat herder needs a clay vessel? You … Continued
