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Coin Collecting

Coin Collecting

Collecting coins is one of the world’s oldest hobbies and experiences that continues in popularity today. Learn more about the best ways to start, organize, or sell your collections today.

What’s a Half Crown?

What’s a Half Crown?

The British Half Crown traces more than four centuries of monetary history, from its Tudor gold origins to its final…
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What is a Piece of Eight?

What is a Piece of Eight?

The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, powered global trade for centuries and served as the weight and silver…
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“In God We Trust” on U.S. Currency: Origins and History  

“In God We Trust” on U.S. Currency: Origins and History  

The motto “In God We Trust” was born in wartime and cemented in law. Its place on U.S. currency reflects…
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King Darius and Gold Coins of the Persian Empire

Discover the legacy of King Darius through the rare gold coins known as the daric, symbolizing the power and wealth of the ancient Persian Empire.
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Ultra High Relief and American Liberty High Relief Gold Coins – 2009 to Present

Since 2009 the US Mint has produced several high relief coins with unique designs. See them here.
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Intro to U.S. Mint Coin Sets

Prior to 1942, the U.S. Mint would sell examples of current Uncirculated coins to collectors who requested them. Between 1942 to 1946, two of each
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America the Beautiful Bullion Coins – 2010-2021

Congress passed the “America’s Beautiful National Parks Act of 2008, which included circulating quarters highlighting our “sites of natural or historical significance”.
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Currency Grading Explained

Have you ever wondered how currency is graded and what the grades for currency are? In this article, we'll break down the PCGS and NGC
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What Are Error Coins?

Error coins are appealing to certain collectors and they come in a wide variety of errors. Learn more about the basic errors that these collectors
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The Mega Guide to Buy and Collect Ancient Roman Coins

Roman coins make both great conversation pieces and investments for the future.
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What You Need to Know About Gold $1 Liberty Head Coins

The first dollar coin used in the United States was minted in Gold in 1849. The Liberty Head Gold dollars were very small, only 13
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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What Are Error Coins?

Error coins are appealing to certain collectors and they come in a wide variety of errors. Learn more about the basic errors that these collectors
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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
Read More

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,
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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What is Bullion?

Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.  

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What Is an Eagle

Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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