Author Archive : Helen P.
Collecting the ‘other’ Independence coins
Before the 250th anniversary of the United States officially arrives in 2026, let’s look through the rearview mirror at coins struck for earlier Independence anniversaries. The most famous celebration, because it was the first,
Women: In Space & On Coins!
“OMG, she’s a famous astronomer!!!” Pam shrieked in email to my question about her ever hearing of Dr. Vera Rubin. “Are you going to blog about her?” A member of the Society of Women
Fun with Fractionals!
As gruesome as the Civil War fighting was, it resulted in some colorful slang. How about fresh fish for new recruits? Biting the bullet because there was no anesthesia for field surgery? And shinplasters
From Proposal to Happily Ever After
“How do I love thee?” 175 years ago the most famous question of the heart was answered with a verb collectors use nearly every day: “Let me count the ways.”* Wondering how many different