Author Archive : Len B.
How Martha Washington Coins Paved the Way for Modern Coinage
Did you know Martha Washington helped shape the coins in your pocket? Or that she’s one of the few historical women to grace both U.S. coins and paper money? In fact, Mrs. Washington is
The Dalles Mint: Oregon’s Lost Branch Mint
Most coin collectors know the U.S. Mint strikes coins in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. As well as West Point. And if you’ve studied the history of the United States Mint and its branch
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
10 Exciting Coin Errors for Your Collection
Coin errors have a way of turning an ordinary day into something special. You reach into your pocket change or sort through a roll of coins from the bank… and suddenly one piece stands