Coin collecting can feel like stepping into a glittering treasure hunt where history meets opportunity. Beyond the charm of owning tiny artifacts from distant eras, many collectors are drawn by the ...

Coin collectors draw big headlines when they sell their rare coins for thousands or even millions of dollars, but the vast majority of collectors will never see such a payoff. The most valuable coins ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A 19th century coin widely considered to be “the King of Silver ...

Sarasota-based Numismatic Guaranty Corp. has once again played a major role in the sale of a multi-million dollar coin collection. This time the company authenticated and graded several Chinese coins ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United States government has stopped minting pennies, leading to a surge in interest in coin collecting as both a hobby and a ...

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Berman looked at photos of Quintero's collection, which includes quarters dating from 1908 to 1964 in coin collector books, a popular trend in the 1950s and 60s. "They’d buy a book for a buck or two ...

In the late 1980s, William Morton-Smith, a Santa Barbara, Calif.-based doctor, was rummaging through a garage that contained some of his deceased parents’ belongings. He opened the drawer of an old ...

The fascinating world of coin collecting includes a wide array of valuable and rare pieces, with numerous factors contributing to a coin’s worth. Among the vast array of US coins ever produced, ...

Here’s a look at the most valuable silver coins and what you could expect to get for them if you find one in your couch ...

A piece of copper that was struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in 1794 and was a prototype for the fledgling nation’s money will go up for auction Friday. Businessman and Texas Rangers co-chairman ...