Jon Lusk is a well-known coin collector who has shared his personal journey and motivations behind his interest in collecting coins. His passion for numismatics started when he was a paperboy in Detroit. During his early years, he would visit the J.L. Hudson’s department store and the coin shop of Earl Schill. Over time, this … Read more
Collecting coins can be a fascinating hobby, with some coins being so rare and old that they’re worth a small fortune. One interesting example is the quarter dollar coin from 1823, part of a collection owned by a coin collector named Jon Lusk. Among his early quarters, one coin stands out: an 1823/2 Capped Bust … Read more
Jon Lusk’s passion for coin collecting began in his younger years, as a paperboy in Detroit. He would visit the J.L. Hudson department store’s coin department and the local coin shop owned by Earl Schill. These visits sparked a lifelong interest in collecting coins, particularly early American quarter dollars and half cents. Through years of … Read more
Jon Lusk, a passionate coin collector, recently shared his journey and motivations behind collecting rare coins in the preface to Heritage Auctions’ May event. His collection, featuring valuable half cents and quarter dollars, has attracted attention within the coin-collecting community, especially among enthusiasts who appreciate the historical significance and craftsmanship of rare coins. Starting out … Read more