Category Archives: Coins and Currency

Big money? Large size dollars and their value

Posted on July 11, 2013 by sarathurston

Waaay back in the early 1920s, my mother was her class’s spelling bee champ for several years running. Her prize? A freshly-minted dollar bill. That was really big money in those days. Literally. From 1862 until 1928, all United States … Continue reading →

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When it comes to antiques, put the scissors down.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by sarathurston

And keep the polish and glue on the shelf. An antique dealer friend recently told me a sad tale. Her friend, another dealer, purchased two framed original hummingbird prints by John Gould. This 19th Century English ornithologist was a contemporary … Continue reading →

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What about those old silver dollars?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by sarathurston

Chances are, you have some of these Morgan silver dollars lying around the house. If you do, what do you plan to do with them? How much are they worth today? Engraver George T. Morgan designed the Morgan Dollar, which … Continue reading →

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