2. Looking for an edge

"In the early 1960s, the owner of Harrah’s casino in Reno, Nev., attempted to render silver dollars uncollectible by having their surfaces sandblasted, to keep them in casino circulation."

3. Reagan design scrutinized

Jeff Starck has returned from the American Numismatic Association's National Money Show and is discussing the biggest news out of the show in today's Monday Morning Brief.

4. Precious metals pricing

Kitco.com listed the following prices per ounce at 4:06 p.m. ET Monday:

Gold: $1,154.70

Silver: $15.635

6. Yesterday's most-read post

Special silver Roosevelt dimes in new set, prospector gives price for 87-ounce gold nugget: Week's Most Read

7. Being social