Coins Overview
1958 Penny: The End of Wheat Cents and the Story Behind Them
For nearly 50 years, the wheat cent was one of the most recognizable coins that symbolized the resilience, progress, and artistic merit of the American nation. However, everything has an end, and this numismatic creation was yet to open up the way for new instances to come.
8 min
Coins Overview
1909 VDB Penny: The Controversial King of Lincoln Cents
At the beginning of the era of wheat cents, there appeared a peculiar iteration that could not boast a traditionally arranged design, but more of a marketing product itself. The 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent has sparked more controversy, debate, and hype than most pieces of currency in American history.
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Coins Overview
Discovering the 1977 Quarter: A Coin with a Rich History
When one strives to check coin value of the items they own, it is inevitable to consider both its type, location, and the year it was minted. The impact any numismatic creation may carry also defines the future of the local monetary sphere, yet for the US coinage, this influence is not confined to the national borders only.
9 min
Coins Overview
The 1941 Nickel: A Transitional Coin Before Wartime Changes
Global conflicts cannot leave each country untouched; they do involve different nations and make this involvement catastrophic and life-changing in the end. In 1941, the world was standing at the center of the war, and even the smallest everyday objects, like the five-cent coin, were about to undergo a significant change.
8 min
Coins Overview
1935 Buffalo Nickel: Common or Rare? Aspects To Be Aware Of
For more than a century, the Buffalo Nickel has represented the true symbols of the nation and its distinctive currency. Collectors from all over the world typically miss the iteration minted in 1935, for it is considered a casual example of general circulation. Anyway, is it truly an ordinary coin, or does it have a hidden rarity?
7 min
Coins Overview
Everything You Need to Know About the 1889 Silver Dollar
The 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most sought-after coins in American numismatics, although its price may not be as high as that of other old (ancient) instances in the world. With the origin closer to their dayspring, Morgan dollars may boast the classic design, historical significance, and varying degrees of rarity as well. But why are they so special?
7 min
Coins Overview
Rare & Beautiful: Top 25 Most Valuable Pennies to Look For
Have you ever stared at a penny and wondered if it could be worth more than just one cent? If not, this is high time you thought of the real values instead. As usual, we see coins as simple, ordinary items that we may utilize on a daily basis. However, some instances are not as common as they seem to be. This can be applied to one-cent coins as well.
8 min
Coins Overview
Coins Go Wrong: 20 Error Pennies That Could Make You Rich
These days, one dollar coin is the smallest denomination currently utilized in the US, yet its worth may be much higher than its face value itself. Though it is not always obvious, some instances may be sold for dozens or even thousands of dollars just because of unique features they exhibit – errors.
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Historical Coin Profiles
1974 Aluminum Penny: A Coin That Was Meant to Exist
The history of American coinage knows a few quite intriguing experiments that (could) have changed the way coins are released, perceived, and collected. In 1973, the US Mint commenced an ambitious experiment to address rising production costs: the creation of a penny made of aluminum. What were the outcomes, and can we meet this coin in person?
6 min
Historical Coin Profiles
Of Silver and Gold: The Coinage of the Persian Empire
The coins of ancient civilizations are literal treasures that reflect cultural peculiarities and the ways of development of society. Ancient Persian coins represent the diversity and imperial reach of one of history’s greatest nations. Sophisticated designs, precious metals, and notable iconography – what do these numismatic creations hide?
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