The year is 1857. The setting – a lonely mountain peak in Nevada’s Virginia Range. A sheepherder and prospector by the name of Henry Comstock investigates a large deposit two brothers, Evan and Hosea Grosh, had recently discovered before their untimely deaths. After a few months of unsuccessful digging, Comstock (or familiarly known as “Old…
May is Zombie Awareness Month
The entire month of May has been dedicated to the study of zombies and the possibility of an apocalypse. This campaign was initiated by the Zombie Research Society (ZRS) in hopes of educating people on how to prevent and prepare for an outbreak in the coming years. The ZRS takes a serious approach to the month…
Mares of Diomedes Final Mintage Released – Hercules
Sales for the Mares of Diomedes 1 oz silver and copper rounds for the exclusive 12 Labors of Hercules series from Provident Metals have concluded, wrapping up their one-month run. King Eurystheus sent the Greek demi-god to capture the Mares, which were trained by King Diomedes of Thrace to crave human flesh. Hercules killed King…
Royal Mint to Unveil Commemorative Princess Charlotte Coin
England’s royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Will and Kate, welcomed their second child into the world on May 2nd. Of course, with a new royal baby comes a lot of merchandising, coins included. The Royal Mint of Britain has released four commemorative coins in honor of Her Royal Highness…
Why Modern Coin Counterfeiting is a Big Problem
Even with all of today’s modern anti-counterfeiting technology – such as holograms and raised printing – fake currency is still alive and circulating. Just this year a couple in Texas was nabbed for a precious metals scam in which they were selling fake silver bars to victims on Craigslist. Apparently they were trying to pass…
How Much More Are You Paying for Groceries Today?
Bob Dylan sure got it right when he sang, “The times they are a-changin.” If you need proof, just take a look at the prices of food and goods at your local grocery store. You can probably recall a time when your grandparents started talking – with a wistful twinkle in their eye, no doubt…
