Coins Overview
We cover everything from new releases to deep dives into numismatic history.
Coins Overview
1965 Quarters: Secrets of a Clad Coin Period
Let's go back to 1965, America is on the cusp of major changes in literally every aspect of life. The Beatles are conquering the music charts, the Vietnam War is heating up, and the U.S. economy is facing a new problem - skyrocketing silver prices, which, of course, means changes in the economic sphere and affects coinage.
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More Than a Penny: Double Die Lincoln Cents to Know
It is no secret that minting errors on coins long ago became a subject of interest and are highly valued by both professionals and beginners. Among all U.S. coins, one of the most famous and popular errors is the so-called double die errors.
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The 2000 Gold Sacagawea Dollar: An Overview for Collectors
The Sacagawea dollar is also known as the Sacajawea dollar or the golden dollar. It was first minted in 2000. This one-dollar coin commemorates Sacagawea. She's a Shoshone woman that is famous for her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Early American Coins: Myths, Facts and Rarities
How many fascinating stories, myths and legends can lie behind the beautiful coin gleaming in your hand? Have you ever wondered about the early US coins, and the events that had to occur for people to finally have a convenient means of payment and even began to treat some of them as masterpieces and amazing objects to collect.
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Old Man of the Mountain Coin: Unique Symbol of New Hampshire
Numismatics is never boring and is remarkable because of its main components - coins unveiling their amazing story. Sometimes they are a reminder of significant historical events, famous personalities, but in other cases they are a sign of natural wonders of entire regions.
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Must-Have Key Date Jefferson Nickels Worth Saving
When you check your change, do you often think about what real valuables may be lying among ordinary coins? Many people do not even realize that in their pockets may be lurking amazing and rare Jefferson nickels that are valuable and worth taking a place of honor in any collection.
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Two Sense or Two Cents: The Story Behind America’s First Coin with a Motto
My two cents worth meaning has more of an artistic meaning than a numismatic one. The phrase means an opportunity to express an opinion or give insignificant (or even misplaced) advice. However, the phrase is also a reference to the U.S. two-cent coin. The coin first appeared in 1864, becoming a symbol of a nation striving for unity and moral values in difficult times.
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The Metal of Tones: Colored Quarters and Their Representation
When thinking of coins, one instantly realizes metallic plates with inscriptions and small images on them; however, their forms, textures, and colorings may differ. Since these units of currency may fall into the group of man-made artistic wonders, those who design and develop their layout usually strive to create something “one-of-a-kind”, i.e., unique, and colorized quarters seem like the most indicative example of such an endeavor.
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100 Won Wonders: The Story Behind South Korea's Beloved Coin
South Korea is a country with rich traditions and rapid technological progress. One of the symbols of the fusion of old and new is the 100 won coin. This South Korean coin is familiar to everyone in the country and is not just a unit of currency, but an important cultural symbol. How can such a small object hold so many meanings and stories? At first glance, the South Korean 100 won coin is simple and modest, but for its design and nominative hiding amazing history, worthy of attention not only from numismatists, but also all interested in the culture and history of Korea.
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Majestic Heraldry: Discovering the Tudor Beasts in Stunning Silver
Coins with a historical past always attract the attention of collectors and art lovers. And among such coins there are those that surprise with their elegance and depth of symbolism. Silver coins of Tudor Beasts series, without false modesty, can be considered one of the most magnificent examples of modern numismatics. This series combines the possibilities of coinage with the unique history of the Tudor dynasty. Their creation is dedicated to the outstanding symbols of heraldry that adorned the Moat Bridge in Hampton Court - the legendary palace of Henry VIII. So now let us talk more about the symbols at the base of the coin, their meaning and the features of the coins.
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