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New Book Now Available!

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1834 Classic Head Half Eagle Value

Question: Can you give me an approximate value of a $5.00 gold 1834 Classic Head 1/2 Eagle? My Answer: Thank you for contacting me with your question,

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1776 TWENTY DOLLAR COIN?

Question: I Have a 1776 TWENTY DOLLAR COIN. Why doesn't it say UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the other side and is it worth anything? My Answer: The first

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1891 Indian Head Cent made of tin?

Question: I was given an 1891 Indian Head cent, but it looks like it was made of only tin. It has the color of a dime. Is this an error coin or a fake

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Press Release: Are Unknown Treasures Buried Within Your Old Coins?

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Rare Pennies: Lincoln Memorial Reverse (1959 - 2008)

Here is a list of rare pennies of the Lincoln Memorial Type as well as some other valuable pennies that you should keep an eye out for, including error coins.

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Rare Wheat Pennies

When collecting Lincoln Cents be sure to watch out for rare wheat pennies and other valuable pennies. Some of them can be worth several hundred dollars each, on up to a few thousand dollars for some coins.

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Coin Display Cases

Coin Display Cases can be a great way to show off your collection of State Quarters or Presidential Dollars, or just about any coins from your coin collection. Coin Collecting Cases come in a wide range of sizes and shapes to meet your needs or to complement the decor of your home.

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US Coins (United States Coins)

US Coins (United States Coins) were first produced in 1792 when the US government established the first mint at Philadelphia. Since that time many different US coins have been produced.

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US Dimes

US Dimes were authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. In this Act, also known as the Mint Act, the United States Congress established the United States Mint and created a decimal system for U.S. currency.

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US Quarters

US Quarters, with a denomination of twenty five cents, or a quarter of a dollar, were authorized for minting in 1792, however the first quarter coins were not issued until 1796. These early silver quarters, like the half dimes and dimes of the same period, were not marked with a value.

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No mint mark on morgan dollars. Where do I look next?

Question: I have several morgan dollars ranging from 1900 to 1922. I have looked for the mint mark, under the eagle and above the D, but cannot see a

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2x2 paper/mylar holders

Question: When putting coins in 2x2 paper/mylar coin holders, why are staples used as opposed to using clear plastic tape around the edges ? My

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My story, what about yours? www.petitioncrown.com

My story started nearly 50 years ago and as recent as last month I drove to the house to show someone where I lived in those early days. As fortune

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The New State Quarters: America The Beautiful Quarters

Beginning in 2010 the United States Mint will begin releasing new state quarters honoring our nation's National Parks and other historic sites. The coins will be released at the rate of five designs per year and there will be 56 new designs in all - one for each of the fifty states of the United States plus Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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