Roger Overton
2026 FIFA World Cup Coins: The First US Commemoratives Since 1994
The US Mint struck three coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: a $5 Gold, a Silver Dollar, and a Half Dollar. Designs, mintage limits, and what collectors should know.
2026 Uncirculated Coin Set: A Field Guide to the P and D Coins
A guide to the 2026 Uncirculated Coin Set. One-year Semiquincentennial designs from Philadelphia and Denver, and why the 2026 Lincoln cent stands out.
The Best of the Mint Series: All Five 2026 Gold Coin and Medal Sets
The US Mint is issuing five Best of the Mint gold coin and silver medal sets in 2026 only. Here is every set in the series, the designs, and the release schedule.
How to Start a U.S. Type Set: The Smartest Way to Begin Coin Collecting
Type set collecting offers variety without the pursuit. Learn how to start a U.S. type set, common starter sets, and what makes a great first coin.
Franklin Half Dollars: The Brief American Series Worth Knowing
The Franklin Half Dollar series ran just 16 years and produced one of the most accessible 20th century silver sets. Explore Full Bell Lines and key dates.
Buffalo Nickels: The Most American Coin Ever Made
The Buffalo Nickel captures American identity in copper-nickel. Explore the history, key dates, and famous varieties of James Earle Fraser's iconic design.
Standing Liberty Quarters: The Brief, Beautiful, Controversial Series
The Standing Liberty Quarter series ran just 14 years and produced one of the 20th century's rarest coins. Explore types, key dates, and Full Head pricing.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle: The Story Behind America's Most Beautiful Coin
Discover the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle—Theodore Roosevelt's vision for American coinage. Explore key dates, design history, and collecting paths.
Barber Coins: Collecting the Dimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars That Defined an Era
Barber Coins (1892–1916) span dimes, quarters, and half dollars with one unified design. Explore key dates, collecting strategies, and grading tips.
Carson City Morgan Dollars: Collecting the Silver That Built the West
Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878–1893) are the most collected Morgans. Only 13 dates, rich frontier history, and the famous GSA Hoard. Start your CC set.
