The Coinage Act of 1965 marked a pivotal moment in the history of American currency, transforming the composition of coins and redefining the nation’s monetary landscape. As the United States faced a growing silver shortage, this crucial piece of legislation addressed the need for a cost-effective and sustainable solution for coin production. In this blog…
Unearthing the World’s Most Astonishing Coin Treasures There have been some remarkable treasures unearthed in the past, a few more astounding than others. This fun little article details five extraordinary coin hoards and their discoveries. From England’s Hoxne Hoard to the Atocha Shipwreck off the coast of Florida. If this becomes popular we’ll be certain…
The 1968-S Lincoln Cent with a 1967 Costa Rica 5 Centavos Twist Coin collectors and enthusiasts often seek out rare and unique pieces to add to their collections. Heritage Auctions, a renowned auction house for collectors, is currently offering an extraordinary coin that is garnering significant attention for its exceptional nature: a 1968-S 1C Lincoln…
Here is a quick list of online coin marketplaces and dealers. Each offers a range of products some more bullion oriented than others. Pros and cons of each has been listed to quickly assist you in deciding which marketplace may best suit your needs. In general marketplaces allow you to sell your coins, while dealers…
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 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…
So 2014 was a mediocre year for the gold and silver markets. Gold ended lost and then gained to end up right where it started at, and silver lost a few dollars a troy ounce to end up hovering around the high $16 and low $17 mark. But what will 2015 bring to the market?…
New Web site CoinTrackers.com offers a cool new feature for coin hobbyist. They allow you to tag and track coins from your pocket to the bank and beyond.
