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Unveiling the Timeless Legacy of James Longacre's Indian Princess Dollars
In the captivating chapters of American numismatic history, few names shine as brilliantly as James Barton Longacre's. A virtuoso engraver and the esteemed chief engraver of the United States Mint du… (View Post)5 -
Republic of India Proof Sets of the 1970s
India has grown to become the fifth-largest economy worldwide in terms of gross domestic product or GDP and, within 10 years, is likely to rank third in the world. For a country with a population of … (View Post)1 -
Spring Blooms on Coins
Spring brings the melodious sounds of birds, buzzing bees visiting numerous flowers, and blooming buttercups. The sun shines more in the springtime than the wintertime, and so many of us look forward… (View Post)1 -
The Allure of Egyptian Coins
"While being a coin dealer sounds not at all like being an archeologist, there are certainly more similarities than differences. And in a roundabout way, I am not all that far away from my child… (View Post)3 -
Leap Years: Rare Overdates Among United States Coins
The 1942/1 Mercury Dime is one of the most famous of the 20th-century overdates, though there are many other fascinating overdates that literally “leap” a year or even more. Although the majority of … (View Post)16