Rare Coin Report

In honor of Thanksgiving, let's settle a long running question. Was the Turkey supposed to be our national emblem? This story has been told and retold for almost two centuries. All of us today are ver … Read More

If you are like most of us, your coin collecting experience probably started with a close relative introducing you to a coin you never knew existed and had a great story. Sometimes it never takes hold … Read More

As collectors we sometimes forget most of our favorite coins or designs were originally produced to be used as everyday money. It would seem odd today to "plunk" down some silver dollars to the Walmar … Read More

"YE OLDE MINT"As a result of the Coinage Act of 1792, the creation of our very first Mint was entered into law April 2nd of that year. It was built in our new country's capital of Philadelphia. Howeve … Read More

The Charlotte Mint is relatively unknown to a large group of modern coin collectors. It is a storied mint. It is filled with history. Charlotte Mint coins are prized by antique coin collectors everywh … Read More