A new client of mine shot me a pic of this coin she inherited from her great grandfather (who once worked at a grist mill!), and I immediately Read More
1700s (& Under)
1700s Mystery Coin?!
| 09/13/2024
Jay Archive
1800s
An 1895 Fake Morgan and More!!
| 09/18/2023
So I finally wrapped up evaluating that collection I mentioned in the last post, and wow – what a doozy! The collection itself was fine (approx. 10 hours Read More
1800s
The “Z” Collection
| 08/15/2023
As promised, here’s that collection I was working on! I call it the “Z” Collection here, but in my documentation I actually have the client’s name swapped in Read More
Finds
The Ugliest/Prettiest Coin Holder You’ll Ever See?
| 08/09/2023
I’m looking over a collection for a friend, and saw this double sided coin holder in it! It’s the ugliest – but also the prettiest! – coin holder Read More
2000s
Prop Money Is Flooding Our Town!
| 02/23/2023
Good morning! It’s been a couple of years since our last post here, but I couldn’t help myself to log back in and share this current trend going Read More
1700s (& Under)
Show & Tell: Spanish Shipwreck Coin from 1755
| 04/16/2021
Good morning! An old friend recently shared this with me and thought it was too cool not to forward along :) One of the first coins I ever Read More
1800s
Show & Tell: Chase’s Silver Collection
| 04/05/2021
Good morning, coin friends! A reader of my personal newsletter shot me a pic of his collection and I thought you’d enjoy seeing it :) Asked him if Read More
1800s
What’s This Coin Worth?
| 03/31/2021
“What’s this coin worth?” The most popular question in collecting :) And one which I’m asked almost weekly by friends, family and countrymen! Rather than continuing to keep Read More
Finds
A Coin Collection Story
| 03/25/2021
Hey guys! Got a fun little story emailed to me recently and made me think of y’all :) I know I’ve been M.I.A. for a while, but let’s Read More
Resources
The Best Stapler for Coin Collecting!
| 05/01/2020
If anyone is looking for a better stapler for their 2×2 coin flips, might I suggest this one by MAX USA Corp.? Max Flat-Clinch Stapler (Full Size) I Read More