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Liberty Nickels

Liberty Nickels were officially minted between 1883 and 1912. They were made of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel.

United States Large Cents

Large cents have earned a spot in history as the first coins ever minted by the United States government on its own equipment and premises. They were minted from 1793 to 1857.

Jefferson Nickel Design Specifications

Design Specifications for the Jefferson Nickel including designer, years minted, weight, composition, diameter, edge and mintages.

Jefferson Nickels

Jefferson Nickels are United States Five Cent coins. They were first produced in 1938. They are still produced today. This coin was the third coin made by the U. S. that featured a US President.

Indian Head Penny

The Indian Head Penny is a one cent coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1859 through 1909. On the front of the coin is the head of a Native American wearing a feather head dress with the word LIBERTY on it.

Half Dimes

Early Half Dimes are silver five cent US coins also referred to as a half disme. They were first made in 1792.

Flying Eagle Penny

The flying eagle penny was produced from 1857-1858. It was the first small sized penny or one cent United States coin. It gets its name from the eagle on the obverse (front) of the coin.

Buffalo Nickels

Buffalo Nickels have won a permanent place in the hearts of many Americans, including mine.

United States Half Cents Information

Half Cents, also known as the half penny, were one of the earliest United States coins (1793-1857). They were first minted in 1793, just as George Washington was getting started on his second term as President of the United States.

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.

Proof Sets

Coin proof sets are sold by the United States Mint in annual sets usually containing one proof coin from each denomination struck that year.

What are Proof Coins?

Proof coins (proofs) are coins that are specially struck for collectors using polished dies and planchets.

What are mint sets?

United States Mint Sets are complete sets of uncirculated coins produced by each mint that particular year.

The Historical Use of Mint Marks on Coins

The use of mint marks on coins dates all the way back to the ancient Greeks. They called them

Understanding Mint Marks on Coins

Knowing what mint marks are and where to locate them is very important to coin collectors. Sometimes this small mark on a coin can mean the difference in value of thousands of dollars.

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