Month: April 2026

Palladium What is Palladium and Why is it so Expensive? - Although it's been a good year for gold, it's been even better for Palladium. So, what is Palladium and what is causing the high price?
gold Ten Surprising Facts About Gold - Here are ten fun facts about gold
Barber Dime History of the Barber Dime - Barber Dimes, designed by the eponymous Charles E Barber,  were produced from 1892 through 1916. Here is the history, collectors notes, key dates, and also the story of the 1894-S which easily commands $1.5 million.
2020 Queen Coins Royal Mint Music Legends Collection Starts with Queen - The Royal Mint have started a new collection of coins called "Music Legends" and the first artists to be honoured in this way is the British rock band Queen. The 2020 Queen coins include £5 in BU, £2 silver and £100 gold.
Standing Liberty Quarter History of the Standing Liberty Quarter - The first Standing Liberty Quarter coins came off the Philadelphia presses on December 16, 1916 and the series continued through 1930.
1937 Gold Sovereign Reverse RM 1937 Edward VIII Gold Sovereign Sells for £1 million – and here’s Why - Edward VIII became King on 20 January 1936 and abdicated in December 1936. The public never got to hold any coins with the portrait of the new King - but some coins did exist. This is the story of one of them.
New Coin Articles New Coin Articles and Events 16-Jan-2020 - New Coin Articles and Upcoming Events, Weekly Update.
Slabbed PCGS MS62 Is it Worth Resubmitting a MS 69 Coin to Get a Higher Grade? - Have you noticed how much more money modern MS 70 graded coins bring than their MS 69 counterparts? Have you ever tried to see the difference between a 69 and 70? Should you resubmit a MS 69?
The Coins of Pontius Pilate - Pontius Pilate is best known today for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and (maybe reluctantly) ordered his crucifixion. The Coins of Pontius Pilate were issued when he was governor of the Roman province of Judea under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 CE.
Latin Inscriptions Basic Coin Collecting Anatomy and Terms - If you are new to coin collecting then it is time to learn the proper terms when describing your coins. This is the special language of a numismatist (who is someone who studies and collects coins).