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What is Numismatics?

Numismatics helps us highlight the historical value and scientific approach to the coins we collect. This article focuses on the extended knowledge of numismatics, highlighting

Capped Bust Dimes

U.S. Mint Director Robert Patterson hired John Reich, a German immigrant, in March of 1807. Reich had been seeking employment at the Mint since 1801,

Capped Bust Half Dimes

There was a 23-year hiatus between the last Draped Bust Half Dime in 1805 and the first new Capped Bust Half Dime in 1829. The

Capped Bust Quarters

In 1800, John Reich came to America and applied for a job at the U.S. Mint. After being recommended for employment by President Jefferson in

Draped Bust Half Dollars

No Draped Bust Half Dollars were struck between the last year of the small eagle design, 1797 and 1800. In 1801, another redesign effort took

Draped Bust Dimes

The first dimes struck by the United States Mint were Draped Bust Dimes. There are two varieties – the small eagle reverse, which was minted

Draped Bust Half Dimes

To redesign the Draped Bust Half Dime, Robert Scot and John Eckstein took the sketches of Stuart’s and, using Mrs. Bingham as the model for

World Coin Collecting for Beginners

No matter the theme of your specific world coin collection, the best advice that we can give you is to collect what YOU like!

US Coin Collecting for Beginners

So you would like to start a US coin collection but don’t know where to begin. We can provide some pointers that might help you.

The 1921 Peace Silver Dollar – Almost a One-Year Type Coin

A World War was raging in Europe, which began in 1914. The US entered World War I in 1917 and our entry sped up the

Greek Athenian Owl: The First International Trade Coin

Greek Athenian Owls were extremely important – not in daily commerce, but in doing the most important financial transactions of the day. They financed wars,

Top 10 Collectible Animal Coins

Animals have been depicted on currency since money was first invented, and continue to appear in the artwork of highly collectible coins to this day.

How are Coin Designs Chosen for the America the Beautiful Coins?

The America the Beautiful (ATB) bullion program from the United States Mint is a one-of-a-kind program that honors America’s National Parks and important national sites

Three Cent Silver (1851-1873)

The three cent pieces may not have been as popular as other coins, but they do maintain a large amount of value that any collector

Two Cent Piece (1864-1873)

Issued in 1864, the Two Cent Piece has the distinction of being the first coin to bear the inscription “In God We Trust.”

1866 Shield Nickel with Rays

The 1866 Shield Nickel was the first of its kind, which provides tremendous value to customers of all levels.

How Do I Find the Value of Old Coins?

How can you uncover the worth of old coins? Discover the most commonly found old coins and learn how to estimate their potential value.

What Types of Coins are Good for New Collectors?

As a beginning collector, there are several coins that are available to collect. It can be overwhelming, but if you have a good strategy or

Common Mint Errors

Mint errors happen on occasion. Some mint error coins make it into circulation while others do not, but it is still an important piece of

Building a Global Coin Collection

Perhaps you are newly interested in numismatic coins and believe a collection featuring coins from around the world would be exciting, or perhaps you have

Top 5 Bird Coins from Around the World

Birds are a symbol of wisdom and freedom, famously represented by the eagle on U.S. coin, and also on many other coins from around the

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What is Numismatics?

Capped Bust Dimes

Capped Bust Half Dimes

Capped Bust Quarters

Draped Bust Half Dollars

Draped Bust Dimes

Draped Bust Half Dimes

World Coin Collecting for Beginners

US Coin Collecting for Beginners

The 1921 Peace Silver Dollar – Almost a One-Year Type Coin

Greek Athenian Owl: The First International Trade Coin

Top 10 Collectible Animal Coins

How are Coin Designs Chosen for the America the Beautiful Coins?

Three Cent Silver (1851-1873)

Two Cent Piece (1864-1873)

1866 Shield Nickel with Rays

How Do I Find the Value of Old Coins?

What Types of Coins are Good for New Collectors?

Common Mint Errors

Building a Global Coin Collection

Top 5 Bird Coins from Around the World

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