An Introduction to Indian Coinage History
A guide to Indian coinage history, from punch-marked coins to the Mughal rupee, British India, and 565 princely state mints.
Collecting Ottoman Empire Coins
How to identify Ottoman coins, read their Arabic inscriptions, and work out the exact mint city and date.
A Guide to the Kennedy Half Dollar
How to identify Kennedy half dollar composition by date, from 90% silver 1964 issues to modern clad coins, before assuming any is valuable.
Jefferson Nickel Design History Explained
Trace the Jefferson nickel from Felix Schlag’s 1938 design through the Westward Journey series, and what ‘Full Steps’ really means.
The Story of the Susan B. Anthony Dollar
How the Susan B. Anthony dollar came to be, why the public rejected it, and what collectors look for in this coin today.
Common Coin Abbreviations Collectors Use Online
A plain-language guide to common coin abbreviations like MS, AU, OBV, REV, DDO and more seen in listings, forums and grading slabs.
What Slabbing a Coin Means and Why Collectors Do It
Slabbing means sealing a coin in a tamper-evident holder after grading. Here’s how the process works and why collectors use it.
How to Photograph Coins for Your Own Records
Learn simple, practical steps for photographing your coins at home to build a personal record of your collection’s condition over time.
How Coin Collecting Became Popular in America
A look at how coin collecting grew from a niche pastime into a widespread American hobby, and what still drives it today.
Understanding Exonumia: Tokens, Medals & Collectibles
What exonumia means and how tokens, medals and related items differ from coins for collectors and history buffs.