Thomas Nelson Downs (1867-1938) was a star of the vaudeville stage. Known as the King of Koins, he was skilled in sleight of ...

But on Jan. 22 of that year, the hammer fell at a Stacks Bowers auction for a coin that is believed to be the first silver dollar ever struck by the U.S. Mint, in an America that was still ...

Only two are known to exist! The 1910 Canadian Currency Act got the ball rolling on this coin's fascinating story with a ...

Coin collectors are captivated by rare and valuable coins which carry historical significance. Highlighted examples include ...

Steve told Newsweek he initially thought it must be fake, as it was "in really good condition. Too good for something 100+ years old." ...

The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- the coin's ...