Coin dealers are professionals who buy and sell coins, whether they’re rare and expensive or just worth their scrap metal value. Also called professional numismatists — numismatics is the ...

But just because local coin dealers and their shops have been around for decades doesn't mean their business has stayed the same. For one thing, they don't only work with rare, old coins anymore.

Coin dealers and collectors are different. A handful of New England numismatists who spoke to the Globe do acknowledge pennies’ present-day flaws, but also celebrate their hard-earned lineage ...

Meanwhile, dealers across the country have been contributing reward money for the return of Leidman’s coins. About $80,000 have been raised so far, Lerner said, and $100,000 should be available ...

Investing in rare coins can be profitable, but it’s not ideal for making short-term gains. Here’s what you need to know about how to invest in coins for long-term profits.