Littleton Coin Company

Collector Stories

Persepolis and the Coins of Alexander the Great

As a lover of ancient history – and ancient coinage – I’ve always enjoyed reading about and researching the ancient world. I’ve spent countless hours in forgotten corners of libraries, browsing dusty shelves of

Go under the Big Top and see the World’s Fair of Money!

Step right up and see the World’s Fair of Money! An annual event, this year the fair is taking place in Rosemont, Illinois from August 6-10. While you may not see big cats or

Making Memories & Collecting Coins as Vacation Souvenirs

One of our favorite traditions is “family vacation”. Once a year, my parents, siblings and our families enjoy a week together on a vacation – and each one is a new adventure! This year,

Turning the Tides of WWII
Honoring the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

This year marks the 80th anniversary of one of history’s most renowned liberation efforts – Operation Overlord, more commonly known as D-Day. In June of 1944, France had been occupied by Nazi Germany for