Former Delaware governor, U.S. Representative and numismatic superstar Michael Castle passed away on August 14 at the age of 86.
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The Deciders: A Look at Individuals Who Singlehandedly Swung Presidential Elections
by Victor LiThere have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.
Samuel Tilden lost the 1876 Election by one vote.
Alexander Hamilton’s machinations helped take down John Adams, elect Thomas Jefferson, and anger Aaron Burr.
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Expensive Flop: How the Sacagawea Dollar Failed to Change the Face of Money
by Victor LiThe Sacagawea Dollar had a lot going for it: great look, expensive ad campaign. So why did it fail?
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Americans Certainly Liked Ike. As For His Coin, That’s Complicated…
by Victor LiThe Eisenhower dollar was the culmination of a long-running battle over the use of silver in coins.
The introduction of the U.S. Trade Dollar was probably the least objectionable thing about the Coinage Act of 1873.
America’s 250th birthday is coming up. What kinds of coins will we see to commemorate the occasion?
Why doesn’t Martin Luther King, Jr., have a U.S. Mint-issued coin honoring his life and commemorating his legacy?
We have one man to thank for the creation of the nickel.
Why did we once have a 20-cent piece? We can thank one U.S. Senator for that.
Andrew Jackson thought he had the 1824 Election won — until Henry Clay intervened.
Following JFK’s assassination, U.S. Mint and Treasury officials, as well as the Senate, House and President, worked swiftly to memorialize him on a coin.
In honor of the upcoming World Cup, here are some of my coins from previous tournaments.
Looks like we’re Morgan and Peace Dollars are making a comeback.
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