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Greek Athenian Owl – Silver Tetradrachm

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

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?

Just about everyone has some old coins lying around that may have some value. How do you find out what they're worth?

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

What is a Burnished Coin?

Discover the beauty and distinction of rare burnished Silver, Gold and Platinum coins through APMEX. What is a burnished coin and why you should add

What is a Certified Mint State Coin?

When buying coins, you often see graded coins attached to some mint packaging. When you understand the grading scale, you can better implement your investment

What is a Cull Coin?

One collector's cull coin may be another's coin appraisal treasure. For buyers who aren't turned off by a coins less-than-pristine condition, cull coins can represent

What are High Relief and Ultra High Relief Coins?

Learn how experts identify high relief coins and ultra high relief coins. Add interest and value to your collection with rare high relief and ultra

What is a Mercury Dime?

Mercury Dimes are rare and collectible coins that have significant historical and precious value to it. Mercury Dimes were minted from 1916-1945 and in

What is an Ancient Coin?

You may be surprised to learn that age does not always guarantee a high premium for a coin. For example, the Bronze drachm coins from

What is a Numismatist?

A numismatist is defined as a person who studies coins, and in many cases, collects coins. Numismatists can extend their study and collection to other

What is a Proof Coin?

Proof coins, known for their polished appearance, with frosted devices and mirrored fields, are manufactured specifically for collectors. These coins are produced in relatively low

What is a Rimless Design Coin?

On a rimless design coin, images will bleed off the edge of the coin. For the observer, the effect is like that of looking through

What is Bag Damage?

When you buy a bag of coins, there is a chance that you are buying a coin that has bag damage. Some bag damage is

Why Are Some Coins Auctioned Off for Millions While Others Are Not?

You hear of some stories of coins and collectible coins that are auctioned off for millions of dollars, while others do not reach that milestone.

Why Should I Collect Currency?

Currency is a collectible item, much like bullion. There is a long and varied history of rare currency that is valuable to any numismatist and

The 1794 Silver Dollar Worth Millions of Dollars at Auction

The 1794 Silver Dollar fetched millions of dollars at auction. While some coins offer rare and historical value, what are the determining factors that make

V Nickels (1883-1913)

Dependent on the year it was minted, the V Nickel is relatively scarce. The Liberty Head Nickel, also called the V Nickel, takes its nickname

Gold Doubloons History and Value

Gold doubloons are often associated with sunken pirate ships or booty found hidden in caves and caverns. The word originated from the Spanish word for

Who is The Native American on The Gold Buffalo Coin?

The Gold Buffalo coin is one of the most popular and successful coins ever made by the U.S. mint. The coin faces are embellished with

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Greek Athenian Owl – Silver Tetradrachm

Two Cent Piece (1864-1873)

1866 Shield Nickel with Rays

How Do I Find the Value of Old Coins?

Three Cent Silver (1851-1873)

What is a Burnished Coin?

What is a Certified Mint State Coin?

What is a Cull Coin?

What are High Relief and Ultra High Relief Coins?

What is a Mercury Dime?

What is an Ancient Coin?

What is a Numismatist?

What is a Proof Coin?

What is a Rimless Design Coin?

What is Bag Damage?

Why Are Some Coins Auctioned Off for Millions While Others Are Not?

Why Should I Collect Currency?

The 1794 Silver Dollar Worth Millions of Dollars at Auction

V Nickels (1883-1913)

Gold Doubloons History and Value

Who is The Native American on The Gold Buffalo Coin?

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