Coins & Paper Money
Vive la Révolution Française!
The summer of 1789 was not going well for Louis XVI, king of France (right). National debt was rising higher than a powdered pompadour. It was year two of a devastating food shortage. Military
Liberty, how we love thee on coins!
Lady Liberty has been an enduring symbol of America’s promise of freedom, peace, commerce and military might. Since the Coinage Act of 1792, her look has featured flowing hair, beribboned hair and hair covered
Collecting in the time of corona
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic can’t stop us collectors from finding ways to enjoy and even share our favorite hobby. The hat tip for this blog idea goes to G.M. of Sharon, CT
How close did we come to having a “Y” Mint Mark?
Mint marks hold a very specific part of a coin’s history. These little letters (currently “P” – or no mark – for Philadelphia, “D” for Denver, “S” for San Francisco and “W” for West