Market Grading vs Technical Grading: The Hidden Truth Your coin grades AU58. The holder says so. But wait—three dealers have called it “solid MS62” and...

The Sheldon Scale: From Poor to Perfect Every serious coin collector must speak the language of grading, and that language is built on the 70-point...

Eye Appeal: The X-Factor in Coin Valuation Here’s a secret that transforms good collectors into great ones: eye appeal trumps technical grade. I’ve watched MS65...

The Science and Art of Coin Toning Few topics divide collectors more passionately than toning. One collector pays $15,000 for a rainbow-toned Morgan; another dismisses...

Coin collecting auctions represent the pinnacle of numismatic commerce. Major auction houses move hundreds of millions of dollars in rare coins annually, establishing market values...

Understanding precious metal content in coins opens important doors for collectors and investors alike. From ancient electrum to modern bullion, metals have defined monetary value...

The Lincoln Cent stands as America’s longest-running coin design, spanning from 1909 to the present day. For over a century, this humble copper coin has...

Collectors are reporting unusual toning patterns on recent American Silver Eagles, sparking discussion about storage conditions at the Mint. The Reports Multiple collectors have posted...

Heritage Auctions reports that early American copper sold strongly at their recent sale, with several colonials exceeding estimates substantially. Notable Results A 1787 Fugio cent...

The ANA World’s Fair of Money returns to Chicago this summer, featuring over 1,000 dealer tables and extensive educational programming. Show Highlights Special exhibits will...