Coins & Paper Money

Did you know October 20, 2025 marked the 222nd anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase? Today, it might be hard to believe the 1803 treaty was known for years as “Jefferson’s Folly.” To say it

For the collector in me, I don’t think it gets any better than finding that “sweet spot” where my interests come together. And while I truly enjoy collecting coins… I love books. I’ll read

Let’s set the scene on September 9, 1850. Stretching 760 miles, the population of California had boomed since the discovery of gold two years earlier. Joining the Indigenous Peoples who had lived there for

September 2, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the official Japanese surrender – a pivotal moment that brought World War II to a close. On this day in 1945, representatives of the Japanese government