2017 Proof Set Pricing and Changes in Pricing
Proof Set Pricing Last year marked the end of the Presidential $1 Coin Program so this year’s proof, silver proof, and uncirculated proof sets have from 3 to 6 fewer…
Proof Set Pricing Last year marked the end of the Presidential $1 Coin Program so this year’s proof, silver proof, and uncirculated proof sets have from 3 to 6 fewer…
Coin Grading Coin grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a coin, one of the key factors in determining its value. A coin’s grade is generally…
Coin Grading Following in the footsteps of the coin grading scale, there is also a Universal Rarity Scale that was developed in 1992 by Q. David Bowers, a famous numismatist.…
COMMON COIN TERMS As you get into the wonderful world of currency searching, it is important to understand some of the common coin terms used in the hobby. Below is…
All coins struck in the United States are struck by a pair of dies. A die is a steel rod with a face that is the same size as the…
Doubled dies or the “doubled die” variety, is one of the most popular die varieties for collectors. Because doubled dies are so popular, there is a lot of information out…
TITLE 16–COMMERCIAL PRACTICESCHAPTER I–FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION PART 304–RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE HOBBY PROTECTION ACT Table of Contents Sec. 304.1 Terms defined. 304.2 General requirement. 304.3 Applicability. 304.4 Application of…
Current facilities There are four active coin-producing mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. Philadelphia The Philadelphia Mint The Mint’s largest facility is the Philadelphia Mint. The current facility…
The United States Mint unveiled images of the 2023 American Innovation dollars honoring innovations from the states of Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi. Images of the 2023 American Innovation dollars…
1945 Double Die Reverse Jefferson Nickel FS 801 Short video featuring the 1945 double die reverse Jefferson Nickel. The Jefferson nickel has been the five-cent coin struck by the United…