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Show Schedule

This is our tentative upcoming shows for this year. Please be advised that our hours and show days may vary. Always confirm with us if you plan to see us on a certain day.

Baltimore Convention Center

Whitman Expo - Baltimore Spring Expo

Thursday, March 27 to Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Whitman Expo - One West Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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Central States Numismatic Society Annual Convention

Central States Numismatic Society Annual Convention

Wednesday, Apr 23 - Sat, April 26, 2025 - Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel - 1551 North Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

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Posts

Jeff Garrett

1792 Philadelphia Mint Street Scene

Jeff Garrett
Dec 5, 2024

Privy Marks on Coins Privy marks have generated excitement among collectors in recent years, but how much is too much? A privy mark is a small, distinguishing symbol or mark added to coins during the minting process, typically used to commemorate a special event, anniversary or to add a layer of security. The use of privy marks has a long history that dates to at ...

Jeff Garrett

Coin Collector Kid holding a Lincoln Cent

Jeff Garrett
Oct 3, 2024

The Ultimate Key Date For a well-known rarity, you can’t beat the 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. When meeting someone for the first time, the subject of my unusual profession often comes up. After some brief description of the hobby and what I do, many will ask about the one coin they know about: the super-famous 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent.The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln ...

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