Hail Old Glory!
Did you know there were American colonists interested in compromise with the British Empire? They wanted to remain connected but with their provincial governments levying taxes locally instead of the overseas Parliament. I...
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Building a Coin Book Collection: Essential Guides Every Collector Should Own
There’s something quietly satisfying about a well-worn coin book. Long before online databases and mobile apps, collectors built their knowledge one page at a time. And even today, a thoughtfully assembled coin book...
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Turning Mistakes in to Treasures – A Closer Look at Paper Money Errors
Lately, error coins have been making headlines in the numismatic community. Len recently wrote about coinage errors… now, I’d like to take you to the other side of the coin (so to speak) –...
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Leaving a Mint Mark
Degrading coins was a serious business crime in Ancient Lydia’s trade hub of Philadelphia. Regarded as treason, debasing the metal or issuing underweight coins often resulted in the punishment of death. How were the...
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