Roger Overton
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.
Mercury Dimes: A Collector’s Guide to Weinman’s Iconic Silver Ten-Cent Piece
Mercury Dimes (1916–1945) feature one of the most celebrated designs in U.S. coinage. Learn about key dates, Full Bands varieties, and building your collection.
Walking Liberty Half Dollars: Collecting the Design Behind the Silver Eagle
Walking Liberty Half Dollars (1916–1947) feature the iconic design used on American Silver Eagles. Explore key dates, mint marks, and how to build your set.
Peace Silver Dollars: A Collector’s Guide to the Coin That Ended an Era
Peace Silver Dollars (1921–1935) commemorate WWI’s end with iconic Art Deco design. Explore key dates, high relief varieties, and tips for building your set.
Morgan Silver Dollars: The Collector’s Guide to America’s Most Popular Classic Coin
Morgan Silver Dollars minted 1878–1921 remain the most collected U.S. coin series. Learn about key dates, mint marks, grades, and building your collection.
The 2026 American Silver Eagle Collection: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
The 2026 Silver Eagle Collection marks America's 250th anniversary with the first-ever dual date and Liberty Bell privy mark. Explore all 2026 options.
Coin Roll Hunting and Registry Sets: Modern Strategies for Collecting Kennedy Half Dollars
For many modern collectors, the most exciting way to acquire Kennedy Half Dollars is through Coin Roll Hunting (CRH). This involves ordering boxes of half dollars from a local bank and systematically searching them for valuable coins.
Grading Kennedy Half Dollars: The Keys to Deep Cameo, Conditional Rarity, and Top Market Prices
For most Kennedy Half Dollars, intrinsic metal value or low mintage provides a baseline price. However, what transforms an ordinary coin into a highly desirable numismatic piece is its condition and finish. In the collector market, scarcity is only half the story; a coin’s value is ultimately determined by its certified grade on the 70-point Sheldon scale.