Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics The Two Faces of 1865: How the Civil War Created a Rare Numismatic Split in U.S. Three-Cent Coins October 12, 2026 rifanmuazin The year 1865 stands as one of the most fascinating watersheds in American numismatic history, largely because it forced collectors and citizens alike to navigate a peculiar monetary paradox: the…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics A Tale of Two Metals: The Unique Numismatic Mystery of the 1865 U.S. Three-Cent Coins October 11, 2026 rifanmuazin In the tumultuous year of 1865, the United States Mint produced two distinctly different three-cent coins, creating a fascinating historical crossover that continues to challenge and captivate numismatists today. While…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics The Irony of Numismatic Scarcity: Why Substandard Private Gold Coins Now Outvalue Their High-Quality Peers October 9, 2026 rifanmuazin In the rich tapestry of American monetary history, the official issues of the United States Mint tell only part of the story. Long before the federal government centralized all coinage…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Beyond the Bourse: What Robert Irwin’s ‘Madman’s Guide to Stamp Collecting’ Reveals About the Numismatic Mind October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin The recently published book Madman’s Guide to Stamp Collecting by Robert Irwin may appear at first glance to have nothing whatsoever to do with coin collecting, but in fact it…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Revitalizing Coin Clubs Through Numismatic Trivia, Rare Platinum Patterns, and Global Currencies September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin Two weeks ago, the numismatic community was invited to reflect on a unique classroom assignment originally given to students back in the 1960s. That educational challenge, which encouraged students to…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Fever Pitch in Modern Coin Collecting Meets Million-Dollar Results at Major Numismatic Auctions September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin Modern coin collecting, especially involving new coin issues, has reached a fever pitch of excitement recently, driven by the many modest-mintage coins featuring privy marks being released in rapid succession.…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Call for Submissions Open: Numismatic News Prepares for the 2027 Coin Show & Auction Guide September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin The editorial and production teams at Numismatic News are actively preparing for the upcoming release of the 2027 Coin Show & Auction Guide, and organizers across the coin, currency, and…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Stephen Album Rare Coins Prepares for Massive Auction 56 Featuring Global Numismatic Treasures September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin Stephen Album Rare Coins, a globally recognized authority in numismatics, has officially announced the details for its upcoming Auction 56, scheduled to take place from September 17 to 20, 2026.…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Collector Insights: Uncovering Overlooked Numismatic Gems from Proof Liberty Nickels to Classic Fractional Silver September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin Numismatics has long been a pursuit driven by passion, nostalgia, and an eye for hidden value. While mainstream attention frequently gravitates toward legendary rarities like the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent…