“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
1800s
What’s This Coin Worth?
| 03/31/2021
Jay Archive
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
Coin News
Get a FREE yearly membership into the ANA! Also – Hello! :)
| 04/17/2020
Hey guys! Just got news that the ANA is offering FREE one year memberships starting next week if you’ve ever wanted to try it out! :) I became Read More
Reader Mail
The “Trade Up” Game Continues! Who Wants a $50.00 Bill?
| 05/08/2018
Exciting news today, guys! Our Trade Up Game continues!!! Almost exactly four years ago we set out on a mission of trying to turn $0.00 into a $20 Read More
1800s
A Button Pretending to Be a Coin, and a Coin Pretending to Be a Pin!
| 04/30/2018
Came across two items lately I couldn’t help but find interesting :) A button from a button jar I picked up at a yard sale over the weekend Read More
1800s
Half a Penny For Your Thoughts?
| 04/19/2018
Got this coin for Xmas and keep meaning to share it with you: A half a penny – hah! Crudely cut, and at least 160 years old as Read More
Finds
Miss Stamped Penny On One Side?
| 04/17/2018
Hey y’all! it’s been a while, eh? Still collecting over there? Get anything new or juicy lately? While I’ve been quite on the blog front here, I’ve definitely Read More
Bullion
The Never-Ending Coin Club! [UPDATE: Now Closed]
| 01/05/2018
Hey coin friends! Happy New Year!! It’s been a while since my last post here, but I’m back in action after rearranging my life/career more, and I’m happy Read More
1700s (& Under)
New Trade: 1835 Half Cent for 18th Century Gold Fanam & Cash
| 09/22/2017
Did a trade the other day I thought you’d find interesting :) I had picked up this 1835 “Classic Head” half cent years ago when I first started Read More