Coins Overview
The Proof Coin vs. Regular Instance: What Sets Them Apart
For people not directly involved in the numismatic field, all the coins are the same. Apart from being struck in different locations and program frameworks, these can differ in composition and the way they shine. One of the exceptionally developed and minted instances always refers to proof coins with their refined artistry and polished details.
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Coins Overview
1972 Silver Dollar Value: Rare Types, Errors & Auction Records
What if someone told you that an ordinary coin might bear a hidden treasure trapped deep inside? Indeed, the 1972 Eisenhower dollar cannot be considered the most glamorous piece of the numismatic sphere in the US; nevertheless, its peculiar deviations and inconsistencies may turn casual items into rarities.
10 min
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Bat Quarters and Beyond: The Most Coveted Coins of 2020
Sometimes, it feels like human imagination has hit its limits, and any sphere, including numismatics, can no longer be unique and exceptionally creative. Nevertheless, the year 2020 surprised us in ways we could never have anticipated (even if we might not have wanted to). The US Mint, for example, released vivid and memorable quarters some of which were prophetic indeed. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Sometimes, it feels like human imagination has hit its limits, and any sphere, including numismatics, can no longer be unique and exceptionally creative. Nevertheless, the year 2020 surprised us in ways we could never have anticipated (even if we might not have wanted to). The US Mint, for example, released vivid and memorable quarters some of which were prophetic indeed. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Sometimes, it feels like human imagination has hit its limits, and any sphere, including numismatics, can no longer be unique and exceptionally creative. Nevertheless, the year 2020 surprised us in ways we could never have anticipated (even if we might not have wanted to). The US Mint, for example, released vivid and memorable quarters some of which were prophetic indeed. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
9 min
Coins Overview
Cents in the Shadow of War: A Look at the 1942 Penny
In 1942, the world was going through one of the most devastating periods of human history, i.e., World War II, and everyday life was completely influenced by the demands of the military conflict. The sphere of numismatics could not escape this fate, too. Unaware that this would soon spell the end of an era, the country's mints continued to make copper pennies.
10 min
Coins Overview
Why 1960 Pennies Still Spark Interest in Coin Collectors
You pull an old coin from your pocket one day and see a date long past – it is just another 1960 penny. It is worn, it is a bit dull, and it is easily overlooked. But should you take a closer look at this instance, the story trapped inside this relic is gradually unraveling. Could it be an elusive treasure you would like to insert in the collection?
9 min
Coins Overview
1940 Nickels: What Makes It So Special?
Coins from different periods may send one on a trip through history and its derivatives. Indeed, the XX century was one of the most intense and flabbergasting periods, and the sphere of numismatics could not but respond to the call and introduce a product of its time, i.e., the 1940 nickel. But how much is a 1940 nickel worth today?
11 min
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The 2009 Penny: The Unique Features and Collecting Tips
Most people think of a penny as the smallest current denomination of the US monetary system, though it transmits vivid stories of the past. In 2009, for instance, there was released four very special coins that captured a historic transformation and commemorated both Abraham Lincoln’s bicentennial birth year and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent. A new yet classic chapter for those who care about numismatics worldwide.
11 min
Coins Overview
How Much Are Your Dimes Worth? Uncover Silver Treasures, Rare Errors & Key Years
Throughout U.S. history, dimes are more than just small denominations of currency. They reflect the story of a growing American nation. The most valuable dimes in existence today are masterpieces. Each of them has its own history and design that are beloved among collectors.
11 min
Coins Overview
Rare 2021 Quarters Worth Money: Crossing the Delaware & Tuskegee Airmen Error Guide
We all praise those coins minted long ago, yet modern issues may present an even more captivating experience for sure. Nowadays, it seems like numismatic art is no longer an art but a robotic process, free of deviations from the original design and composition. Nevertheless, this problem still exists, which guarantees the collector’s interest in unique and peculiar instances of “one-of-a-kind” nature.
10 min
Coins Overview
When Hunt Begins: 100 Most Valuable Quarters in Circulation
Nowadays, there exist thousands of various coins that might captivate collectors all around the globe, and American quarters represent one of the most intriguing parts of the whole numismatic sphere. Their long and rich history, as well as noteworthy designs, refer to the hardships of the bygone days. But which options should we pay special attention to? What if an exceptionally prized opportunity is to be missed?
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