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The Lure of ‘Pirate’ Coins

With his beloved classic Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson popularized – and by extension, so did Walt Disney – some of the most memorable pirate lore ever. There were such colorful quotes as “Shiver

What are my coins worth?

Littleton Coin Buyer Bill discusses a design for the new Personal Coin Appraisal Kit with Elaine, Senior Designer Supervisor. Whether you’re a collector who hasn’t been active in years or you’ve inherited a collection,

The World’s First Coin Collector?

Julius Caesar Morphing from a republic to an empire, Rome churned in controversy. Its monetary system was in chaos. The assassination of Julius Caesar that had plunged Rome into political turmoil in 44 B.C., saw

Big, Bold, Beautiful Coins that Stand Out

When it comes to big, bold, beautiful coins, size matters. The larger the coin’s surface, the more room there is to display the minter’s art. The stronger the strike, coupled with the least amount