Finding an old coin or rare bill in a drawer or attic can feel like winning the lottery, but a few rushed decisions can quietly erase most of that value. I have seen casual discoveries turn into six- ...

Though some coins are more valuable than others, graded coins tend to fetch the most when it comes time for resale. But what is a graded coin? Who does the grading and how can you have coins in your ...

Coin grading is the process by which a certified numismatist determines the grade, or physical condition, of an existing coin. Once the grade is determined, the value of the coin can then be ...

The 1990 penny error coins represent some of the most exciting finds for modern coin collectors. This year marked a significant transition in U.S. Mint production ...

— Melrose resident Joe Andrews is longtime coin appraiser and an expert in the field of numismatics. His “Coin Corner” is a recurring column in the Free Press and WickedLocalMelrose.com. He has ...

The 1980 penny error coins represent some of the most exciting finds for collectors searching through pocket change. With over 12 billion pennies minted that year ...