Antique Coins

A hallmark is a symbol, set of initials or signature written, carved or stamped into a piece of jewelry. Each hallmark represents the work of a different artist. Indian jewelers started using…

If you are a collector, chances are you have bought or inherited a piece about which you know very little. When you want to find out about your cherished object, where do you start? Start at the…

The U.S. Mint produced coins that varied greatly in size and weight throughout its history, and many of the earlier designs have long gone out of production. The dime and the penny are the tiniest…

Available from online numismatic accessories stores, coin folders are ring binders filled with plastic sheets segmented into coin-sized pockets. (For an example of these sheets, see Resources.) A…

Before independence, the American colonies produced coins irregularly to make up for the currency shortfall from England. It wasn't until the Congressional Mint Act of 1792 that federally recognized…

Commerce is important in any social interaction in any civilization type. Commerce happens whenever we conduct business with or without money involved. Any society makes standard weights and measures…

Special coins can be defined as coins that are different and unique; something that is not manufactured anymore. Coins last longer than paper money and so there are still many special coins that are…

Works made of metals such as gold, silver or platinum have impressed marks that offer a wealth of information regarding the history of the piece. One of the most important of these marks is the…

Ancient coins are interesting pieces of history that exist in the world today. These coins represent the politics and economics of a time long past. Antique coins are fascinating to collect, but the…

Stamp collecting is a fun hobby for some and a serious one for others. With different stamps all over the world and additional designs added to the world twice a year or more, there are plenty of…

Collecting antique coins is a fascinating, scholarly hobby that can teach you about history and finance as it earns you money. Collecting antique coins requires a lot of research, and the coins also…

Silver hallmarks, according to antique jewelry expert Christie Romano, are marks that indicate the purity and quality of silver in antique silverware or jewelry, though they may include a great deal…

American antique coins have been made as early as the 1600s, and they have been made from denominations as small as a half-cent and as large as $100 coins. Discover why all old American coins are not…

Do you have a fortune in your penny jar? Always popular with collectors, American antique coins have become increasingly rare and costly in recent years. From the first coins minted in the U.S., to…

Antique coins are precious in terms of both monetary value and personal pride in owning a rare and unique artifact. Shopping for antique coins however is a complex process that requires knowledge and…