Vive la Révolution Française!
The summer of 1789 was not going well for Louis XVI, king of France (right). National debt was rising higher than a powdered pompadour. It was year two of a devastating food shortage. Military...
Liberty, how we love thee on coins!
Lady Liberty has been an enduring symbol of America’s promise of freedom, peace, commerce and military might. Since the Coinage Act of 1792, her look has featured flowing hair, beribboned hair and hair covered...
Coin collecting has grown dramatically during Littleton’s 75 years in business
When Littleton Coin Company was founded 75 years ago in 1945 by Maynard and Fannie Sundman, coin collecting was still in its infancy compared to today. Oh, there had long been a small number...
When Coins and Musicians Meet Up
It’s no secret that coin collectors are enthusiastic about a wide range of subjects, from sports and stamps to cooking and travel. Then there’s music. It’s a pastime that brings people together – whether...