The First National Bank of Tustin
During its 24-year history, a California financial institution issued four types of notes, of which very few exist today.
A More Accurate History of the 1792 Half Disme
A tale of three sources, two strikes and one president.
American Icons
It happened so gradually that it may not be immediately noticeable, but today’s American coin designs are symbolically quite different from their predecessors. It used to be a good bet that a circulating coin would have a portrayal of Liberty on the obverse, and a rendering of an eagle on the reverse. But these days, allegories of Liberty and images of.
George Washington: Gallant Revolutionary
Originally published in The Numismatist, February 2018
De Soto Where? An Attribution Mystery
Originally published in The Numismatist, October 2016
The Brilliant & Corrupt Franklin Peale
Originally published in The Numismatist, October 2015
Celebrating Women In Numismatics
This year marks the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote in the United States. The ANA and Money Museum hold lasting reminders of the important role of women as leaders in our hobby through medals, the Numismatic Hall of Fame, and honorary titles.
Six of the World's Most Valuable Coins
Numismatics is a world where people will pay millions of dollars for a nickel or a silver dollar. It may not make much sense to those outside our world, but we understand that these small pieces of metal are actually pieces of history. The fascinating stories behind the most expensive coins ever sold demonstrate that that’s what we really value – the.