Behind the Scenes
Making the Grade on Paper Money: Part 2
Crisp. Pristine. Obsolete. This Heads & Tails is not about fried clams, brand-new cars, or even a rotary dial telephone – though we hear they’re making a comeback where mobile-phone signals don’t reach.* Federal
Making the Grade on Coins: Part 1
Want to dip an oar into coin collecting? But the river seems crowded with acronyms like VF, PCGS, PR, ANACS, MS, CAC, AU and NGC? Let’s paddle about the more frequent coin grades
Celebrating 80 Years of Numismatic Excellence
Happy Anniversary, Littleton Coin Company! In 2025, Littleton Coin Company proudly marks its 80th anniversary – a remarkable milestone! Founded in 1945 by Maynard and Fannie Sundman, LCC has spent eight decades helping collectors
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