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The Weight of Money: Before Banks, Coin Weights Kept Commerce Honest

Used for centuries, coin weights were the pocket-sized guardians of trading, serving as the first line of defense against short-changing and clipped currency.

Kele JohnsonUpdated Apr 15, 2025 10:04 AM PDT

A Shotgun for Peace: Cold War Relic Symbolizes Rare U.S.-Soviet Diplomacy

Lincoln in Focus: Rare Restored Glass Plate Image of Abraham Lincoln Up for Auction

This Rare Beer Can Just Sold for Over $100,000—Here’s Why

Saved from the Flames: Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham Takes Center Stage in a Star-Studded Rock Memorabilia Auction

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Books Little Prince, Big Value: Book Found at Thrift Store Appraised on Antiques Roadshow

Fine Art From Trash to Treasure: 18th-Century Romney Sketch Rescued from a Dumpster

Collectibles From Goodwill to Gold: Thrifted Painting Turns Out to Be a Hidden Treasure

Auction News

Luke Skywalker Double Telescoping action figure.

Auctions Hake’s Soars to $2.2M with Star Wars, Comics & Collectible Grails

Skywalker’s saber slashed records, Chaykin’s comic art drew big bucks, and even a Harrison/Tyler bank cashed in—Hake’s pop culture auction was a galaxy-spanning success.

Antique Trader Staff

Auctions Renoir or Not? $12 Drawing Sparks Six-Figure Buzz Elizabeth Heineman

Dragon King vase - Woody Auctions $87,500.

Auctions Fairyland Finds New Fortunes: Rare Wedgwood Vases Realize $130,500 at Woody Auction Kele Johnson

Paul Revere Coffeepot Could Sell for $1.2 Million

Paul Revere Coffeepot Could Sell for $1.2 Million

Flipping Their Lids: Bob Clampett’s Legacy Goes to Auction

Flipping Their Lids: Bob Clampett’s Legacy Goes to Auction

Dwight Cleveland’s Acclaimed Collection of Remarkable Movie Posters Steps Into the Spotlight

Dwight Cleveland’s Acclaimed Collection of Remarkable Movie Posters Steps Into the Spotlight

Washington’s ‘Recur to Arms’ Letter Sells for $150,000

Washington’s ‘Recur to Arms’ Letter Sells for $150,000

The Cost of Freedom? Right Around $2.4 Million

The Cost of Freedom? Right Around $2.4 Million

Once Tossed in Trash, Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Lyrics Sell for $508,000

Once Tossed in Trash, Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Lyrics Sell for $508,000

The Black Cat is Out of the Bag, Selling for More Than $1 Million

The Black Cat is Out of the Bag, Selling for More Than $1 Million

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