Behind the Scenes

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

Three Presidential Political Tokens & Medals: The Campaigns of 1856 & 1864
This week’s blog post is a special installment from our Chairman, David M. Sundman. We thought this was particularly fitting, since it discusses political memorabilia from the campaigns of 1856 and 1864. Enjoy! In

A Legacy of Strength and Steel
Rolled out on July 15, 1941, the Jeep® brand is celebrating over 80 years at the top of its game as the powerhouse of the adventurous and risk-takers alike! But that wasn’t always the

Model of Mystery
One silver dollar bore the profile of a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Another, a young bride. In between, a silver half dollar featured a professional figure model who briefly dabbled in silent movies. It was designed