Author Archive : Len B.

First Lady Martha Washington According to legend, the first official U.S. silver coin depicted a woman. And not just any woman, but America’s very first First Spouse.   But are the stories true?   Let’s turn

Experienced collectors know coins are minted in a variety of ways. But do you know the differences between the types of coin finishes? If you find them confusing, you’re not alone. With so many

Did you know Littleton Coin Company’s Heads & Tails blog is ranked among the Top 10 coin blogs for coin collectors and numismatists? It’s true. And while we don’t usually like to toot our

There are many things I love about coin collecting. But one thing I love most is the way coins let you – literally – hold history in the palms of your hands. And you