Coins & Paper Money

Privy Marks are Popping up on US Coins
What are they, and why are they important?
We all know about mint marks. On a US coin, it’s the tiny letter that indicates the minting facility (except for “no mint mark” coins from Philadelphia). But a privy mark is different. This

Look Who Littleton Coin is Celebrating During Women’s History Month!
Women’s profiles on paper currency and coins have come a long way since 1891, when Martha Washington was featured on a $1 silver certificate. In fact, in this new century, there are more choices

Truth and Tubman Walk Into a Convention…
…well, actually, Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman “walk” into Littleton Coin’s Prominent Women in U.S. History series. Their fascinating coins and story cards are hugely popular with our collectors. While a deep dive into

After more than 30 years, change is coming for the popular Silver American Eagle
In the 1980s, the world was expanding into the silver bullion market. Mexico’s 1 oz. Libertad was the first to debut in 1984. Though they displayed the 1982 date, the coins had been held

