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
Ian Rank-Broadley and Jody Clark are two of the most talented British artists who have left an indelible mark on the United Kingdom and Commonwealth coinage. Each is best known respectively as the creator of the fourth and fifth portraits of Queen Elizabeth II used on all United Kingdom coinage. Both have also designed and engraved many other coins … Continued
Now that we have covered some of the various ways that precious metals-based coins and bullion can be damaged and how to protect your collection from those outside forces, this article will discuss some of the safest ways to store and display your coin collection. The Safest Ways to Store and Display Your Coin Collection … Continued
The Incuse Indian $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle and the larger $5 Incuse Indian Half Eagle are both popular series with collectors. The man behind the incuse design that appears on the gold Indian heads is the noted American sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. Background Near the turn of the 20th Century, President Theodore Roosevelt grew tired of … Continued
