Us coins

In all the recent news about the 1933 double eagles, another coin that US government officials would likely seek to confiscate if it surfaced – the 1964-D Peace Dollar – has been somewhat overlooked. After all, Mint officials claim that…

Through Thomas Daniel Bowers Jr. ….. The term "proof coin" during the 1950s to 1964 refers to the manufacturing method used to produce coins in which the coins are minted using polished dies and blanks. From 1850 only individual/unique…

TAMPA, Florida - When is a dime worth $ 300,000? When it was one of the first copper coins minted at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, in 1793. The annual Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention was…

Through Ron Drzewucki – www.moderncoinwholesale.com ….. Collect strategies to create a short set at 40% money 1965 was a momentous year for the US currency. It was the year we transitioned from silver alloy to plating, and for many it…

US Rare Coin Markets with coins selling for $50,000 or more and those selling for $500 or less generally doing well in 2017, according to the Guild of Professional Numismatists (PNG), a non-profit organization made up of many of the best…

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will display the Miller/Ashmore Morgan Dollars Super Set to Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Exhibition to Tampa Convention Center From January 4 to 7, 2018. The Morgan Dollars Super Set,…

Through Al Doyle for CoinWeek …… Familiar objects are often underestimated and Nickel Jefferson tend to receive the Rodney Dangerfield treatment of collectors. The play has been so consistent in…

By Leroy Van AllenSpecial for CoinWeek ….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZVyg7TMXQA In November, Charles Morganeditor of CoinWeeksent me an email with three set photographs of the two Morgan dollar hubs dated 1964 recently found by…

The description: The America the Beautiful Quarters Program debuted in the wake of the 50 neighborhoods program and its District of Columbia and Territories Complementary Program. Authorized by Public law 110-456 (source: PDF), the…

By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com CoinWeek Content Partner …… Certain issues in the various types of United States gold minted between 1795 and 1933 have what might be better called a "Wow factor". Something about the issue - be it…

By Everett Millman – Gainesville Parts ……. Rumors have long been circulating in numismatic circles about the mystery of the 1964 Peace Dollar, which would have been the last 90% silver dollar minted for circulation. That is, if the…

By Everett Millman – Gainesville Parts ……. There's an old adage that goes "fake as a two cent coin" or "a three cent coin". Although these obscure denominations had not been in circulation for very long, there were ironically…

Attractive pieces can be found at all levels of the Sheldon scale Great attention in numismatics is paid to quality. One of the most common tips from experienced coin collectors is to buy the best you can afford. For decades, this…

By Littleton Coin Company ……….. Also known as the "Roaring Twenties" or "Jazz Age", the 1920s are memorable for many reasons, including prohibition, gangsters, flapper girls, speakeasy, and bathtub gin! But they also stand out for…

People recently checked their change for 1970s Washington neighborhoods - what is it? Through Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek ……. Las Vegas Coin Dealer Mike Byers recently listed a 1970-S…

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two legendary U.S. coins, one of which is over 200 years old, that were at auction in New York on Tuesday failed to sell after bidders failed to meet minimum reserved prices, according to Sotheby's .A bid of…

The Morgan Silver Dollar and the American Silver Eagle By Ron Drzewucki – Wholesale Modern Coins ….. the dollar morgan was born from two impulses. One was the curious political alliance of populist "free money" supporters - who wanted a…

One of the first American silver dollars Rare pieces by David Lawrence acquired one of the best census examples of America's first silver dollar. Rated by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America (NGC) as 58 almost uncirculated and…

Have pity on the poor penny. These copper-colored pennies are so low in value that you can pick them up or leave them at just about any convenience store counter. Even some beggars will send them back to you after asking for change.…

United States dollar (USD / US $) is also referred to as US dollar or US dollar. It is the official currency of the United States of America and its overseas territories. A US dollar is divided into 100 smaller units called…

American Mint Classics Ready for Heritage's Latest Signature® Numismatic Auction in Houston on December 3 DALLAS, TX - A rare, highly desirable, mint-proof Morgan 1884-CC dollar, rated PR66 Cameo by NGC, tops the…

As the federal government prints billions of dollars to support a declining economy, some fear a dollar is worth nothing these days. They probably never saw a silver dollar from 1804. A specimen in good condition is worth $ 10 million,…

This feature is part of our FREE daily Money Morning email. If you want to register, click here: register silver morning.How can a nickel go up in value as a dollar goes down? The question may sound like a bad Christmas cookie riddle, but…