Author Archive : Helen P.
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
Striking Independence for National Coin Week
With word play coin collectors love, the American Numismatic Association is celebrating National Coin Week 2026 as “Striking Independence: 250 Years of American Numismatics”. From April 19 through 25, this fascinating hobby is enjoying
What happened to the quarter’s George Washington?
Quarter collectors are adding the first coins not to have a familiar George Washington obverse – either the 1932 profile or the 2022-2025 motif from the just completed U.S. Woman Quarter Series. And they’re
March is Women’s History Month
No More an Unsung Hero
Camp followers, field nurses, those who enlisted disguised as men – identifying the women who served in the American Revolution is a task for the ages. Thanks to the 250th anniversary of the United