I don’t know why, but I’m obsessed with the odd denominated coins of our past. Particularly two cent and three cent pieces. They’re just so cool and, well, Read More
1800s
Two Cent Peculiarities
| 09/02/2014
Jay Archive
1900s
Lucky Gold Coin
| 08/27/2014
The other day I hosted a “Ask J. Money Day” where people sent in questions – no matter of what nature – and I’d answer them. One such Read More
Coin News
Coins to Help Fund a Movie?
| 08/26/2014
I got an interesting email this afternoon I thought I’d share with you guys. Figured much more succinct and interesting to see in this form than doing an Read More
1900s
Old Coins in a Tilt Arcade Game?
| 08/20/2014
Good afternoon fellow coin lovers! Whatchy’all been up to lately? Get any kick-ass coins while I’ve been away? Tell us all about them in the comments below. Or Read More
1900s
Trade Up Game #2: 1945 Mercury Dime!
| 06/25/2014
Look what I just received in the mail! A 1945-S silver Mercury Dime! Sent in by one Matt R. as part of our trade up game :) Which Read More
1800s
The World’s Smallest Coin?
| 06/07/2014
Say hello to my new little friend! A 1 and 1/2 Pence piece from Great Britain, circa 1836! And, quite frankly, the tiniest coin I’ve ever seen before… Read More
1800s
Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard up For Sale @ Amazon!
| 05/28/2014
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the Saddle Ridge treasure accidentally dug up by that Cali couple walking their dog, now’s your chance :) They’re Read More
1900s
Victory Penny
| 05/26/2014
Happy Memorial Day, everyone!! I thought it would be fitting to share with you today my 1945 encased penny I received from my coin friend/mentor last week :) Read More
1900s
The “Trade Up” Game
| 05/24/2014
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
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