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…
The 1957b Silver Dollar Certificate can be worth as much as $160 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) $140 Extremely Fine (EF, 50-58) $80 Very Fine (VF, 35-50) $40 Fine (F, 20-35) $15 Very Good…
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…
The 1957 Silver Dollar Certificate can be worth as much as $250 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) $250 Extremely Fine (EF, 50-58) $125 Very Fine (VF, 35-50) $85 Fine (F, 20-35) $45 Very Good…
Silver is a precious metal that has been used for centuries in various forms, including jewelry, tableware, and decorative items. Among the many types of silver, one lesser-known but still valuable alloy is 900 silver. This article will discuss this alloys advantages, common markings, history, and where to find genuine 90% items. 90% silver, also…
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.
Lincoln Wheat pennies are some of the most sought-after coins in the world of numismatics. As a coin collector, you are likely interested in learning about key dates and values of these pennies. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat penny is one of the most famous and sought-after pennies in the…
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…
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.
950 silver is a silver alloy that contains 95% pure silver and 5% other metals, typically copper. The “950” in its name represents the proportion of pure silver per 1,000 parts of the alloy. This composition provides a balance between the beauty of pure silver and the durability of other metals, resulting in a more…
