Greetings, fellow numismatists! This is Albert Coinstein, and today, I’ll be sharing my knowledge on navigating the online coin market. While buying coins online offers a certain convenience it’s essential to proceed with caution to avoid potential pitfalls. In the spirit of my famous equation, E=mc², let’s explore the essential elements of online coin buying:…
Unearthing the World’s Most Astonishing Coin Treasures There have been some remarkable treasures unearthed in the past, a few more astounding than others. This fun little article details five extraordinary coin hoards and their discoveries. From England’s Hoxne Hoard to the Atocha Shipwreck off the coast of Florida. If this becomes popular we’ll be certain…
The Silver Value Calculator from silvervalue.co is a nice tool that always gives you the current silver price (todays price) and then allows you to modify it to view historical data, and price variations based off weight. The site also has a list of some very good articles on coins and silver.
Silver again has topped 30 a troy ounce this week, and this was to be expected as the Christmas season is over and because there is further speculation by investors that precious metals and commodities are a safe haven.
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1865, John Flanagan is a name that has become synonymous with the art of coin design and sculpture. Although his career began as an apprentice in the jewelry industry, Flanagan’s talent quickly caught the eye of famous sculptors, catapulting him into the world of fine art. This post will…
Anthony de Francisci, an Italian-American sculptor, is best known for his artistic prowess in designing the iconic Peace Dollar. Born in Palermo, Italy, in 1887, de Francisci’s journey to the United States and his subsequent impact on the world of numismatics is a tale of talent, perseverance, and passion for art. Early Life At the…
The 1957a Silver Dollar Certificate can be worth as much as $180 USD. This piece of American History can be found in varying conditions and these conditions each have their own prospective values. Condition Value Uncirculated (UNC, 60-70) $180 Extremely Fine (EF, 50-58) $95 Very Fine (VF, 35-50) $65 Fine (F, 20-35) $19 Very Good…
A Blast from the Past and a Glimpse into the Future Gold and silver market prices have always been an important indicator of the global economic stability. This article explores 2023 market conditions for gold and silver, compares them to a previous decades, and predicts their future performance. Additionally, we detail how these precious metals…
