The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have always held the opinion that the Roosevelt dime was introduced in 1946 to commemorate the passing from the scene of the president who had the longest tenure in the history of the country. Is this the accepted theory? A: Popularity is greatness […]
Q&A: Is the Peace dollar the first example of the word “peace” used on a coin?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have been told that the Peace dollar represents the first instance where the word “Peace” was used on a coin of any nation. Could this possibly be true? A: Yes, unfortunately. But it is not a commemorative coin, though it celebrates the return […]
Q&A: What kind of collection do I have?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Is it time to sell your coins? Perhaps you don’t consider yourself a collector, but you’ve inherited a cigar box full of Grandpa’s old pocket change. Or maybe you’ve spent years in the hobby, and you feel like it’s time to explore new paths. You […]
Lunch with. . . David Fanning
Welcome to the third installment of our series, “Lunch with. . .,” where we interview some of the most prolific authors, collectors, and other noteworthy hobbyists in the field of numismatics — and satiate your appetite along with your hunger for knowledge! “Lunch with. . .” dives into the coinage-related aspects of some of the […]
Q&A: Why are there less Mint error coins in circulation now?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: Having been a casual collector for many years, I am puzzled by the fact that minting errors that seemed to have been in plentiful supply 20 to 25 years ago are today typically priced near or just above the three-digit level. Why is […]
Q&A: What is the real story behind “The King of American Coins?”
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: What is the real story behind “The King of American Coins,” the silver dollars of 1804? A: Proclaimed the “King of American Coins,” the prestigious dollar of 1804 is an impostor. It is known to exist in 15 examples, not a one of […]
Q&A: What separates Proof sets from Mint sets?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: What are Proof coins and sets? A: The term “Proof” refers to the method of manufacturing a coin, not to its condition. Originally, Proof coins were struck for presentation, souvenir, exhibition, and display purposes. They are now, commencing in 1936 and continuously since […]
Q&A: Are oddities, varieties, and errors still considered valuable when collecting current United States coinage?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I am confused by the seemingly endless variety of mint errors. Can you provide me with a breakdown of types? A: Minting errors are generally categorized into three major groupings: Die/engraving errors, planchet errors, and striking errors. These categories are comprised of the […]
Numismatic publishing: A look back at 2013
In August 2013 Mike Nottelmann and Matt Dinger of “The Coin Show” interviewed Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Their conversation, broadcast as Episode 66, touched on many aspects of numismatic publishing, writing, and research. Five years later, much has changed in the collecting world—but much […]
Lunch with. . . Barry Sunshine
Welcome to the second installment of our series, “Lunch with. . .,” where we interview some of the most prolific authors and other noteworthy hobbyists in the field of numismatics — and satiate your appetite along with your hunger for knowledge! “Lunch with. . .” dives into the coinage-related aspects of some of the hobby’s […]
