The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle has officially claimed the No. 1 spot, dethroning the 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar as the nation’s greatest coin in the newly reimagined sixth edition of Whitman’s best-selling 100 Greatest United States Coins. Whitman has released its highly anticipated sixth edition of 100 Greatest United States Coins, offering readers an … Read more
In a special episode recorded at the Whitman Expo on November 14, 2024, Whitman Brands CEO John Feigenbaum joins Mike and Matt of the Coin Show Podcast to dive into a range of numismatic topics. The trio discusses everything from the role of Greysheet and updates from the Whitman Expo to the eagerly anticipated re-designed … Read more
Attention, coin enthusiasts and collectors everywhere. Elevate your passion for numismatics with the highly anticipated fourth edition of Coin Collecting: An Introduction to the World of Numismatics, a comprehensive resource for everything coins and how to succeed in the world of coin collecting. Author Kenneth Bressett, Editor Emeritus of A Guide Book of United States … Read more
Whitman is set to release the eagerly awaited third volume of the sixth edition of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. This renowned series, celebrated for its excellence in numismatic literature, continues to serve as an invaluable resource for collectors seeking to identify and understand rare coin die varieties. These … Read more
In its early days, the Confederate Treasury made a significant decision that set it apart from the U.S. Treasury: requiring Treasury officials to hand-sign every Treasury note and bond. Initially, this seemed reasonable under the expectation of a short war. However, as the conflict extended over four years, the Confederacy eventually printed over $1.5 billion … Read more
Whitman announces the upcoming release of the newest edition of A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. Paper-money collectors and American history buffs alike will appreciate the depth of the research, the fascinating narrative, and the wealth of data provided. The fully updated eighth edition builds on … Read more