History

What Nickels Are Silver? - Silver War Nickels

Published: July 12, 2019 by Everett Millman

Find out what Jefferson nickels are made of silver. Learn what to look for when identifying silver war nickels and other silver coins.

Civil War Gold Mystery Thickens

Published: October 14, 2018 by Everett Millman

A pair of treasure hunters in Pennsylvania are skeptical about an FBI investigation into lost Civil War gold supposedly buried in the area. What, if anything, did the authorities find?

Group of 17th-Century Silver Coins Found in Northern Ireland Declared Treasure

Published: March 31, 2018 by Everett Millman

Four silver coins (three sixpence and one Spanish 4 reales) that were found in Northern Ireland in 2016 have been declared treasure by the coroner's court.

On the Immense Popularity of Sacagawea Dollars in Ecuador

Published: March 25, 2017 by Shaquille Brissett

As far as commercial use, many had assumed the coins dead, but the Sacagawea dollar has experienced a rebirth in Ecuador.

120 Years Ago: The Klondike Gold Rush

Published: August 26, 2016 by Steven Cochran

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the first gold discovery that ignited the famous Klondike Gold Rush in Canada's Yukon Territory.

Historic 'Silver Dollar' Sets Auction Record

Published: August 19, 2016 by Everett Millman

Spanish 8 Reales silver milled dollar coins were the original currency standard for the U.S. during the colonial period and the early years of the republic.

Colonial Large Cents Sell for $870,000

Published: August 12, 2016 by Everett Millman

Two famous 1792 pattern coins, the ultra-rare Birch Cent and Silver Center Cent, sold for a combined $869,500 at auction at the ANA World's Fair of Money.