Category: Numismatics

What is a Mint Mark? | Mint Marks, Mintages, and More

Posted - May 1, 2026
At a Glance:A mint mark is a small marking that tells collectors where a coin was minted.Mint marks, along with factors like condition Read More

What is the Rarest Morgan Silver Dollar?

Posted - January 13, 2026
At a Glance:The rarest Morgan silver dollar is the 1895 proof Morgan dollar.With an estimated mintage of just 880, this coin is rare and Read More

How to Buy Pre-1933 U.S. Gold

Posted - October 2, 2025
At a Glance:Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins were minted before the end of the gold standard in 1933.You can buy pre-1933 U.S. gold online or Read More

Should You Buy Pre-1933 U.S. Gold Coins?

Posted - October 1, 2025
At a Glance:Pre-1933 gold refers to U.S. gold coins minted before the gold standard ended in 1933.Buying numismatic U.S. gold can help Read More

What Makes a Coin Numismatic?

Posted - July 29, 2025
At a Glance:Numismatic value describes the additional premium a coin sells for because of its rarity.Determining a coin's numismatic Read More

Investor Guide: Engelhard Refining

Posted - July 15, 2025
At a Glance:Engelhard was a precious metal refinery until its dissolution in 2006.Today, Engelhard silver, gold, and platinum bars are Read More

What is a Community Currency?

Posted - May 20, 2025
At a Glance:Community currencies are not legal tender but may be used in participating businesses.Historically, coal and railroad Read More

Junk Silver Vs. Silver Bullion – What’s the Better Investment?

Posted - March 27, 2025
At a Glance: Junk silver and silver bullion are both valid types of silver to invest in.Bullion silver is generally purer, but many Read More

Which Dimes Are Made of Silver?

Posted - December 31, 2024
At a Glance: Only U.S. dimes minted in 1964 or earlier contain actual silver. Early U.S. dimes contain 89.24% silver, and dimes minted Read More