We stumbled upon the website Washington-Quarters.com the other day and were immediately struck by how cool a site it was, assuming you are a quarter person. Many coin collectors and coin roll hunters like to focus on a specific sub group of coin. We our-self love Quarters, and Half Dollars. Yes sometimes we get off…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The 1965 quarter is a 25-cent coin issued by the United States Mint as part of the Washington quarter series. The Washington quarter, first minted in 1932, features the profile of President George Washington on the obverse side, designed by sculptor John Flanagan. According to CoinTrackers this coin is worth between $1-$35.00 based on condition….
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.
The 1935 Peace Dollar is a significant coin in the world of numismatics, marking the last year of the Peace Dollar series. This series was struck from 1921 to 1935 and commemorates the end of World War I, symbolizing peace. Designed by Italian-American sculptor Anthony de Francisci, the Peace Dollar is cherished for its distinctive…
Anthony de Francisci, an Italian-American sculptor, is best known for his artistic prowess in designing the iconic Peace Dollar. Born in Palermo, Italy, in 1887, de Francisci’s journey to the United States and his subsequent impact on the world of numismatics is a tale of talent, perseverance, and passion for art. Early Life At the…
