Collector Apps and Tools
Free Foreign Coin Identifier and Value Tools
Numismatics used to require hours of research, a lot of books, and so many guesswork. Not anymore. Now we can choose an app that can quickly and easily identify your piece by picture with just a tap on your smartphone.
6 min
Coin Collecting Tips
Gift Ideas for Coin Collectors — Guaranteed to Impress
Numismatics is a hobby that’s connected with an exploration of history, culture and craftsmanship. If you know someone who loves it, it can be rather interesting but difficult to find the perfect gift for them.
8 min
Numismatic News
CAC Coins: Why Tiny Stickers Mean Big Money
If you have any interest in the world of numismatics, you are probably aware that every detail in the valuation of a coin is of great importance. Rarity, age, condition, design and provenance, as well as the historical significance of the coin are all given huge consideration. But what if a small oval sticker could significantly increase the value of a coin? This is not fiction, but reality for those who have even seen a CAC Coin.
8 min
Coins Overview
What Is a Double Die Penny?
It is no secret that minting errors on coins long ago became a subject of interest and are highly valued by both professionals and beginners. Among all U.S. coins, one of the most famous and popular errors refers to double dies.
10 min
Historical Coin Profiles
1884-S Morgan Silver Dollar: Value, Rarity, and Collector Guide
More than 1.26 billion Jefferson nickels were used by people every day, but now everything has changed. Prices for such antique collectibles reach $900,000 in MS-68.
10 min
Collector Apps and Tools
Global vs. Local: Which Coin Auction Platform Is Better?
If you’re numismatists and coin collectors, you should know where to buy, sell, and appraise rare, or even ordinary, coins. The world of numismatics is vast, and two leading platforms, Heritage Auctions (ha com coins) and Heritage Coins (heritagecoin com), are very popular for rare coins and collectibles.
7 min
Coins Overview
2000 Sacagawea Gold Dollar: Value, Types, and Collector Guide
In 2000, the Sacagawea dollar stepped in to save the day. It replaced the Susan B Anthony dollar — a total flop because people kept confusing it with a quarter.
9 min
Coins Overview
Early American Coins: History, Value & Rare Colonial Finds
How many fascinating stories, myths, and legends may lie behind the beautiful coin gleaming in your hand? Have you ever thought about the early US coins and the events that had to unfold for people to finally have a convenient and reliable means of payment?
8 min
Numismatic News
The Universal Way to Invest: Universal Coin & Bullion and the Art of Collecting
Investing in rare coins and precious metals remains one of the most appealing and sustainable ways to preserve and grow capital. When it comes to investing in rare specimens and precious metals, the name of Universal Coin, Beaumont attracts keen interest from collectors and investors.
7 min
Numismatic News
Mid American Rare Coin Galleries: Events and Resources
If you're into coin collecting—or maybe just interested in the stories behind the coins you’ve seen—Mid American Rare Coin Galleries Lexington KY is the kind of place you could spend hours exploring. But this isn’t your typical coin shop.
6 min
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