You might have noticed I’ve been missing in action for a bit on this blog. But as fellow reader Matt pointed out in the comments a mere 7 Read More
1900s
The “Trade Up” Game
| 05/24/2014
Jay Archive
1800s
1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar [Rotated Die Error?]
| 04/23/2014
I was moving some coins around from my “Binder” collection, and as I picked up this 1892 Columbian Exposition Commemorative half dollar, I realized the reverse (back) of Read More
Non-Money
Old U.S. Mint Bag… With Blood?
| 04/14/2014
Found this old U.S. Mint bag while cleaning up my office yesterday :) Forgot I picked it up at a yard sale years ago! I think it was Read More
1900s
9 Questions with… Brent
| 04/09/2014
Welcome to another exciting round of “9 Questions!” Today we chat with Brent from AllAboutInterest.com, where we learn all about his interest in coin collecting ;) Enjoy! 1. Read More
Bullion
Shark Coin Giveaway Winner!
| 04/08/2014
It’s time to give away our 1/2 oz silver Great White Shark coin from the Perth Mint! Will you be its new lucky owner? *Drum roll please*… The Read More
1900s
Susan B. Awesome
| 04/06/2014
Picked up a few interesting pieces this weekend while out yard saling! One of which threw me for a loop – that beautiful Susan. B. Anthony dollar pictured Read More
Paper Money
I’ll Grant You That, Lincoln.
| 04/03/2014
Oh man, just came across a couple of old bills I picked up the other month while cleaning up my desk. A $50 bill from 1928, and a Read More
Bullion
Review & Giveaway: Australia’s Great White Shark Silver 1/2 oz Coin!
| 03/31/2014
If you’ve enjoyed being teased by Apmex lately, your wait is over. The 1/2 oz silver Great White Shark Coin from the Perth Mint is finally here!! Woohoo! Read More
1800s
Are You For Reale?
| 03/27/2014
I picked up 3 new foreign coins to add to my collection – with one of them being a Mexican Reale (ya see what I did there?). I’m Read More
1800s
How to Appreciate Your Coins More
| 03/24/2014
I thought I’d share with you today something else I do with my coins after I pick them up in a trade or buy/etc. I recently blogged about Read More