Silver Tops 30…Again
Silver again has topped 30 a troy ounce this week, and this was to be expected as the Christmas season is over and because there is further speculation by investors that precious metals and commodities are a safe haven.
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1957a Silver Certificate Dollar Bill
The 1957a Silver Dollar Certificate can be worth as much as $180 USD. This piece of American History can be found in varying conditions and these conditions each have their own prospective values. Condition Value Uncirculated (UNC, 60-70) $180 Extremely Fine (EF, 50-58) $95 Very Fine (VF, 35-50) $65 Fine (F, 20-35) $19 Very Good…
Most Common Coin Errors
Coin errors can add unique value and intrigue to a collection, as they represent unusual occurrences during the minting process. Here is a list of some of the most common coin errors, along with a brief explanation of each: Double Die Doubled die errors occur when the die used to strike the coin has been…
Silver Value Calculator
The Silver Value Calculator from silvervalue.co is a nice tool that always gives you the current silver price (todays price) and then allows you to modify it to view historical data, and price variations based off weight. The site also has a list of some very good articles on coins and silver.
1921 D Morgan Silver Dollar
The 1921The 1921 D Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint, is a sought-after collectible from the renowned Morgan Dollar series. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, it has a diameter of 38.1 mm and weighs 26.73 grams. The mint mark is located on the reverse side above the ‘D’ in “DOLLAR.” Its…
John Flanagan: Master Coin Sculptor Extraordinaire
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1865, John Flanagan is a name that has become synonymous with the art of coin design and sculpture. Although his career began as an apprentice in the jewelry industry, Flanagan’s talent quickly caught the eye of famous sculptors, catapulting him into the world of fine art. This post will…
Expert Guide to Grading Wheat Pennies on the Sheldon Scale
Grading Wheat Pennies can be simple if you understand these easy steps. Wheat cents are a popular choice for coin collectors due to their historical significance and unique design. They were minted from 1909 to 1958 and feature the image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and two wheat stalks on the reverse side….
1935 S Peace Dollar – What’s it worth?
The 1935-S Peace Dollar is an important and popular coin among numismatists, as it holds the distinction of being the last circulating silver dollar minted in the United States before the release of the Eisenhower Dollar in 1971. The Peace Dollar series was minted from 1921 to 1935, and it was designed by Anthony de…
MS-64 Grade Wheat Penny Example
Perfect example of an MS-64 Wheat Penny that has been graded accordingly. Read this page to learn more about what specifications are required to make the MS-64 graded. Based off the Sheldon grading scale. A penny graded MS-64, or Mint State 64, is a coin that falls within the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale, a system…
U.S. Dollar Declining Purchasing Power
The table below shows an example of the U.S. dollar’s declining purchasing power over the last 50 years. Year Consumer Price Index (CPI) Purchasing Power (Relative to base year) 1970 38.8 1.00 1980 82.4 0.47 1990 130.7 0.30 2000 172.2 0.23 2010 218.1 0.18 2020 260.2 0.15 US Dollar Purchasing The table below shows an…