US Coins and History

The history of American coinage goes hand in hand with the chronicle of the nation itself. In this section, we explore the intersection of America's past with the coins of those times.

The narrative begins with the voyage of Columbus in 1492, continuing with the establishment of colonies, to the Revolution, the birth of the United States under the Constitution, up to the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

All throughout these chapters, we have strove to bring the fascinating story of American coinage to life, and explain its relevancy to larger historical events that are generally better known.

We feel this is one thing that separates us from other coin-related websites. Here at US Coin Values Advisor, our philosophy is that in order to reach the highest level of knowledge, satisfaction, and success within the realm of numismatics, one must be reasonably well versed in the historical underpinnings of the coins regularly sought by collectors.

That knowing more about your coin's background can lead to greater satisfaction is easily intuitive. But how does this knowledge contribute to success? Of course, numismatic success is defined in various ways, but few collectors, if any, don't keep a watchful eye on the changing value of their coins. Many collectors choose coins with the hope of seeing them increase more sharply in price over time compared to other collectible coins. Understanding the historical legacies associated with coins makes these decisions easier. Why is the 1848 CAL. Quarter Eagle such a hot coin? Why do buyers so often fight each other with brass knuckles to obtain coins from the Carson City Mint? Numismatists who absorb history can readily answer these questions.

Click any link within the U.S. Coins & History Chapters table below to begin your time travels. May we suggest you first check out the Introduction chapter below? It expounds further upon our philosophy of US history and coins.