4 Coin Collecting Scandals That Shocked the Numismatic World

The 1933 Double Eagle gold coin is linked to one of the most famous events in the history of coins.

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Several of these coins mysteriously appeared in the 1940s after the gold standard was abandoned during the Great Depression.

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Well-known performer Wayne Newton got involved in a coin scandal in the early 2000s.

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Newton and Bruce McNall, his business partner, were accused of ripping off investors by selling rare coins for more than they were worth.

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The Liberty Head Nickel from 1913 is a very rare and valuable coin. There are only five known examples.

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Distinguished coin dealer and grader John Albanese founded the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

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The mid-2000s saw Albanese accused of inflating coin grades to boost market value.

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3 Rare Stamps Hiding in Plain Sight: Check Your Mail

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