A Farmer Picked Up a Brick and Found a Civil War-Era Coin Underneath
An Illinois cattle rancher found an 1863 Indian cent while fixing a fence. Here’s what the Civil War-era coin is worth and why the find matters.
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Instagram Coin Grab Bags Can Be Fun, But The Math Still Matters
Learn how I judge Instagram coin grab bags by value, variety, silver content, problem coins, graded coins and seller fairness.
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Fan Mail Coin Grab Bags Show The Heart Of Collecting
My fan mail grab bags show how old coins, silver, gold and collector generosity can teach real numismatic lessons.
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Coin Collecting Is Still Alive – Even As Cash Starts To Fade
Coin collecting is still alive even as cash use falls and pennies disappear from new production. Here’s why the hobby keeps pulling people in.
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This PCGS Gold Submission Exposed A Powerful Coin Grading Lesson
My raw gold coin submission shows why grading takes practice, how surface problems affect value and what collectors can learn from PCGS results.
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That Old Coin Collection Sitting In A Drawer Could Be Losing More Than Dust
An old coin collection can lose value before anyone checks it. Here’s why waiting too long to evaluate coins can quietly create risk.
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Mystery Coin Grab Bags Can Win Big, But The Math Has To Show Up
My mystery coin grab bag battles show how anchor value, variety, silver, errors and resale math separate smart buys from risky packs.
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Your Friend May Be Sitting On A Silver Coin Stash
The best coin deal may not come from a dealer, auction or online listing. It may come from…
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The Gold Pendant That Traces a Viking Army’s March Across England
A gold pendant that once hung around a Viking raider’s neck more than 1,100 years ago has just…
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The Ultra-Rare UK Coin That Sold for £1 Million — And Why Experts Say Check Your Collection Now
Somewhere in Britain, a small gold coin sits in a private collection, worth more than most people’s homes….
