5 Dollar Gold Coin

Thu, 31 May 2018 13:31:28 -0400

The Half Eagle is a 5 dollar gold coin produced by the United States Mint from 1795 to 1929. They were authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792

20 Cent Piece

Thu, 31 May 2018 12:51:32 -0400

The 20 Cent Piece is a twenty cent coin made by the United States Mint beginning in 1875 and ending in 1878, one of the shortest mintages in U.S. History.

My First Collectible Coin Find

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:02:44 -0400

I have been collecting coins since I was ten years old and of course I would go through my change and admire my coins for something unusual and exciting.

1945 Penny with Buffalo Nickel backing

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:41:02 -0400

My grandfather left this coin to me, but do not know much about it. Can you help?

1971 white penny weighs 3.23 grams

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:22:46 -0400

Today I found a penny. It is white but doesn't appear to be silver and it weighs 3.23 grams. I would like to know if it is an error coin and if it has

Value of one-sided nickel

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:08:52 -0500

Question: Okay so I have a nickel that has the tails side but not the head. It literally looks like only one side was minted and the other is flat. The

What does 2 of Date over 1 mean?

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:57:42 -0500

Question: In my 2010 Rotographic Collectors Coins GB Annual I keep coming across notes against coins as under:- 2 of date over 1

Small 'w' on Reverse of Walking Liberty Half Dollar

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:51:53 -0400

Question: On the reverse side of a 1943 walking liberty 1/2 dollar, there is a 'w' to the right of the HALF DOLLAR and just under the tip of 1 feather.

Error Coins

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:50:38 -0400

Error Coins are coins that have some sort of a mistake on them, originating at the U. S. Mint. The

Two Headed Coin

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:51:19 -0500
I get a lot of questions from readers wanting to know the value of a Two Headed Coin or sometimes even coins with two reverse sides (tails) they have found.

British Coin forecast 2012

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:52:52 -0500
British Coin forecast 2012 www.petitioncrown.com The main auctions for 2011 have just been completed and record prices have been achieved. To laugh or

is it good to save for axample, a penny for every year, or just a sample.

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:08:19 -0400
Question: I have pennies, shillings etc for lots of years, but a lot are the same except for the date. Is it right to save them all in albums as i am?

How can I get a price guide on pennies I've saved?

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:22:25 -0400
Question: I have several gallon jars of pennies I have saved over many years. I'm sure many are only worth 1 cent each. But I'm sure I have a few that

kennedy 40% half dollar weigh?

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:45:48 -0400
Question: What does a Kennedy 40% silver half dollar weigh? My Answer: The weight for the Kennedy Half Dollars dated 1965-1970 with a composition of -

How many 1982 d small date pennies were minted?

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:23:46 -0400
Question: I would like to know how many 1982 d small date us cents were minted. My Answer: Nick, as far as I know, the Mint has never released the mintage

What is a Double Cracked Skull Penny?

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:53:51 -0400
Question: I have a set of two pennies I bought at a convention a long time ago, both 1960 d and on the cardboard protective cover it says double cracked

Tennessee State Quarter

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:00:54 -0500
The Tennessee State Quarter was the first state quarter issued in 2002 and the 16th in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.

Is there such thing as a large cent minted without denticles?

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:26:29 -0500
Question: I am a new collector and may have been possibly taken in by fake coins. I bought one lot of 5 large cents on e-bay. Two of them I have suspicions

Kentucky State Quarter

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:29:04 -0500
The Kentucky State Quarter was the fifth state quarter issued in 2001 and the 15th in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.

Rare Nickel

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:25:31 -0500
Question: I have a 2005 nickel, the face of the president is not centered, could this be a rare nickel? thanks My Answer: Saundra, the nickel you describe

Vermont State Quarter

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:50:11 -0500
The Vermont State Quarter was the fourth state quarter issued in 2001 and the 14th in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.

Rhode Island State Quarter

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:06:29 -0500
The Rhode Island State Quarter was the third state quarter issued in 2001 and the 13th in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.

North Carolina State Quarter

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:59:26 -0500
The North Carolina State Quarter was the second state quarter issued in 2001 and the 12th in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.

1795 Jefferson Head Lettered Edge Liberty Cap Cent

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:20:22 -0500
Question: I believe my son has a 1795 Jefferson Head Lettered Edge Liberty Cap Cent. The details are difficult to determine because of what looks like

1964 yellow penny

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:24:01 -0500
Question: I have a 1964 yellow penny with no mint mark, front and back are slightly different than a normal penny. How rare is this penny? Should I have

BRITISH COIN MARKET 2011 entering a new era

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 14:16:07 -0500
BRITISH COIN MARKET 2011 entering a new era. Coin collecting is buying Works of Art From www.petitioncrown.com Consider coins that are of exceptional

US mint wrapped coins

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:53:30 -0500
Question: Should you take coins out of the mint wrap paper and put into safe tubes or will it devalue them? My Answer: If you are talking about rolls

When did the US move the mint marks back to the right of Montecello on nickels?

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:38:54 -0500
Question: I read the article about Mr. Frith finding a rare Jefferson Nickel with a new 1942 die for the front of the coin but the back had the old 1941

Are the transactions kept confidential?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:36:55 -0400
Question: The bottom line; Does the government have access to purchase records? Are all coins exempt from confiscation? i.e. those without mint marks.

SILVER DOLLAR

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:42:01 -0400
Question I have a 1974 silver dollar that looks new with an S on it. Someone turned it into a store for a purchase. Is it worth something? Also a 2007

Should I keep coins in original rolls?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:26:25 -0400
Question: I read somewhere that coins should not be kept in the original paper they are wrapped in because the paper has acid in it which will cause damage

What does the "m" value mean?

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:56:46 -0400
Question: Dear CCGFB: I have the rare opportunity this summer to sift through my coin collection and see exactly what I have, and from my grandparents'

Can you help me identify a coin?

Wed, 5 May 2010 11:17:46 -0400
Question: Among some old US coins I found a tiny coin, approximately 1/2 in diameter and very thin. It appears to be a gold coin. The front of the coin

How can I locate banks which receive the new Quarters when they are minted?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:42:19 -0400
Question: Commerce Bank (now TD Bank) used to have a Quarters Club where you would be notified when the new State quarters where available and come into

Is this penny worth anything?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:24:19 -0400
Question: I have a 1956 penny with the letter, D, underneath the date and the back of the penny does not have the Lincoln Memorial on it. Is this penny

What does "reverse" mean on a description on a coin?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:10:24 -0400
Question: Like an 1899-0 reverse, what does the reverse mean? My Answer: Reverse simply means the back or 'tails' side of a coin. In the United States,

Magic With Coins

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:58:18 -0400
Magic With Coins Coins are more than just money. They are history, art and with a few simple secrets, magical. Here are five amazing magic tricks you

United States Presidents on Coins

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:46:56 -0400
The Presidents on Coins of the United States are all deceased. It has been traditional ever since the beginning of the United States as a country that only images of deceased people are used on our nation's coins and currency.

New Book Now Available!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:05:20 -0500
Media Contact: Leila Benoun ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: lbenoun@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Turn Your Old Money

1834 Classic Head Half Eagle Value

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:04:24 -0500
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,

1776 TWENTY DOLLAR COIN?

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:48:20 -0500
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

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

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:19:49 -0500
Media Contact: Jessica Mullenfeld ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: jmullenfeld@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Are unknown

Rare Pennies: Lincoln Memorial Reverse (1959 - 2008)

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:23:02 -0500
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.

Rare Wheat Pennies

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:17:57 -0500
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.

Coin Display Cases

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 22:24:50 -0500
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.

US Coins (United States Coins)

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:50:12 -0500
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.

US Dimes

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:43:00 -0500
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.

US Quarters

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:42:50 -0500
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.

2x2 paper/mylar holders

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:19:25 -0500
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

What are coins made of?

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:14:10 -0500
Question: What material(s) are US coins (penny, nickels, dimes, etc.) made from? I think I once heard coins from the 60's,(different time periods)

Coin Collecting Blog

5 Dollar Gold Coin

20 Cent Piece

My First Collectible Coin Find

1945 Penny with Buffalo Nickel backing

1971 white penny weighs 3.23 grams

Value of one-sided nickel

What does 2 of Date over 1 mean?

Small 'w' on Reverse of Walking Liberty Half Dollar

Error Coins

Two Headed Coin

British Coin forecast 2012

is it good to save for axample, a penny for every year, or just a sample.

How can I get a price guide on pennies I've saved?

kennedy 40% half dollar weigh?

How many 1982 d small date pennies were minted?

What is a Double Cracked Skull Penny?

Tennessee State Quarter

Is there such thing as a large cent minted without denticles?

Kentucky State Quarter

Rare Nickel

Vermont State Quarter

Rhode Island State Quarter

North Carolina State Quarter

1795 Jefferson Head Lettered Edge Liberty Cap Cent

1964 yellow penny

BRITISH COIN MARKET 2011 entering a new era

US mint wrapped coins

When did the US move the mint marks back to the right of Montecello on nickels?

Are the transactions kept confidential?

SILVER DOLLAR

Should I keep coins in original rolls?

What does the "m" value mean?

Can you help me identify a coin?

How can I locate banks which receive the new Quarters when they are minted?

Is this penny worth anything?

What does "reverse" mean on a description on a coin?

Magic With Coins

United States Presidents on Coins

New Book Now Available!

1834 Classic Head Half Eagle Value

1776 TWENTY DOLLAR COIN?

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

Rare Pennies: Lincoln Memorial Reverse (1959 - 2008)

Rare Wheat Pennies

Coin Display Cases

US Coins (United States Coins)

US Dimes

US Quarters

2x2 paper/mylar holders

What are coins made of?