Author Archive : Kierstin S.

There’s been a lot of buzz lately in the numismatic world about counterfeit coins – especially those coming from China. Counterfeiting is as old as coins themselves. However, the biggest problem with these newer

You hold them in your hand, jingle them in your pocket, and flip them to make decisions – but have you ever wondered how coins are made? It’s one of those random musings that

For many collectors, building a complete date and mint mark collection of any given coin series can be a daunting task. But there are some beautiful classic American issues that you can miss out

“Beware the Ides of March…” The Soothsayer’s warning to Julius Caesar in Shakepeare’s play is familiar to many. But how many actually know where it hails from? And furthermore: why do we call March