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When Was the First Penny Made?

When was the first penny made? Explore the origins of the penny, from King Offa’s silver coin in 785 to America’s first cent in 1787 and the U.S. Mint’s 1793 Flowing Hair cent.

What are the Rarest Dimes?

New to coin collecting? This Answer details the rarest dimes, why they matter, what they’re worth, and how to start building your own collection.

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When Was the First Penny Made?

When was the first penny made? Explore the origins of the penny, from King Offa’s silver coin in 785 to America’s first cent in 1787

What are the Rarest Dimes?

New to coin collecting? This Answer details the rarest dimes, why they matter, what they're worth, and how to start building your own collection.

Is There a Marie Curie Coin?

Discover the world of Marie Curie coins from France, Niue, and Burundi in gold and silver, each honoring her groundbreaking work and historic Nobel achievements.

What is Fractional Currency?

Explore U.S. fractional currency from 3¢ to 50¢ notes and how these notes transformed American money during the Civil War and beyond.

What Is the Celia Cruz Quarter?

The Celia Cruz Quarter joined the American Women series with a bold design and a historic first. Explore its release, symbolism, and cultural impact.

What is the Rarest Morgan Dollar?

Explore the rarest Morgan Dollars and the factors that elevate some issues to legendary status. Their allure lies in more than just low mintage.

What is the Anna May Wong Quarter?

This Answer details the background and issuance of the Anna May Wong Quarter, highlighting her legacy and describing her cultural impact.

What is the Pressburg Mint?

The Pressburg Mint blends centuries of heritage with modern innovation. Its evolution is reshaping numismatics in unexpected ways. Read the full story.

What is a Silver Tram?

This Answer explores Armenian silver trams, coins that showcased royal power and Crusader-era influences in fine silver.

What was a Byzantine Follis?

Explore the role of the Byzantine follis in everyday life, economic reform, and imperial messaging during centuries of change.

What Coins Are Minted at West Point?

This Answer explores the coins made at the West Point Mint, including special editions, precious metal bullion, and commemorative issues.

What is the Rarest Wheat Penny?

Searching for the rarest Wheat penny? Explore the coins collectors chase for their value, mystery, and role in shaping U.S. coinage history.

What is a Nummus?

How did one small coin mirror the rise and fall of empires? Explore the evolving role of the nummus across ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine

What Do Terms Like AU, AR, BI, and AE Mean on Ancient Coin Listings?

This Answer explains ancient coin abbreviations like AU, AR, BI, and AE, their Latin roots and metal types, and why they matter to collectors and

What is CACG Coin Grading?

This Answer explores CACG coin grading, which was launched in 2023 as CAC's full-service solution for authentication and grading.

What Coins Were in the Rough Rider Coin Hoard?

This Answer explores the Rough Rider Coin Hoard, discussing the coins in the hoard as well as their value and significance.

What is a Triple Gold Maple Leaf?

This Answer discusses the Triple Gold Maple Leaf, exploring its limited mintage, design, and other issues that bear this lifelike triple maple leaf design.

What is a Greek Obol?

This Answer covers the Greek obol, from its earliest form as an iron rod to a silver coin, assessing its designs, regional issues, and cultural

What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarters?

This Answer outlines key differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarters, from design traits and symbolism to rarity, value, and historical impact.

What Are Italy’s Flora and Fauna Silver Coins?

This Answer explores the context of Italy's Flora and Fauna silver coin designs and low mintages and speculates about two future issues.

What are the Most Counterfeited Coins?

This comprehensive guide explores some of the most counterfeited coins and how collectors can identify fakes through both traditional and modern detection techniques.

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Latest answers to your questions:

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When Was the First Penny Made?

What are the Rarest Dimes?

Is There a Marie Curie Coin?

What is Fractional Currency?

What Is the Celia Cruz Quarter?

What is the Rarest Morgan Dollar?

What is the Anna May Wong Quarter?

What is the Pressburg Mint?

What is a Silver Tram?

What was a Byzantine Follis?

What Coins Are Minted at West Point?

What is the Rarest Wheat Penny?

What is a Nummus?

What Do Terms Like AU, AR, BI, and AE Mean on Ancient Coin Listings?

What is CACG Coin Grading?

What Coins Were in the Rough Rider Coin Hoard?

What is a Triple Gold Maple Leaf?

What is a Greek Obol?

What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarters?

What Are Italy’s Flora and Fauna Silver Coins?

What are the Most Counterfeited Coins?

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