Bullion Shark's Coin Blog

Siege Money and Necessity Notes: Emergency Coinage That Saved Cities When the gates of Leiden shut in 1573, its citizens were trapped—surrounded by Spanish forces, cut off from supply lines, and … read more

Integrating Numismatics, Art & Wine: A Guide to a Diversified Collection Integrating numismatics, fine art, and fine wine within a single, diversified portfolio achieves both aesthetic satisfactio … read more

How to Insure A Coin Collection When Mark inherited his grandfather’s coin collection, he thought of it as a sentimental treasure. But as he began to research each piece—an 1804 Draped Bus … read more

Women Behind the Dies: Unsung Female Engravers Who Shaped U.S. Coinage Throughout history, coinage has served not only as currency but also as a canvas of culture. From ancient Rome coins to modern co … read more

1884 Trade Dollar: The Million-Dollar Mystery Coin The 1884 Trade Dollar is one of the great rarities of U.S. coinage—an “off-the-books” silver dollar that technically shouldn’ … read more