5 Facts on the new £1 coins worth £250
How to look for to spot the really rare ones!
2017 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins Just Went on Sale March 23
(Washington)—The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2017 American Eagle 1-ounce silver Proof coin on March 23 at noon Eastern Time. The obverse of the ASE features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and
2017 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins Just Went on Sale March 23 Read More »
Ike Dollar Varieties You Can Find Coin Searching!
Between 1971 and 1978, the United States Mint released a $1 coin with President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse. Commonly called “Ike Dollars”, these coins did not see much popularity. Because of their bulky size, Americans tended to associate them with 90% Silver Dollars, such as the Morgan or Peace Dollar. Eisenhower Ike Dollar
Ike Dollar Varieties You Can Find Coin Searching! Read More »
Fancy Serial Numbers
First, there are a lot of factors that come into play when determining the value of currency. Condition, the type of error or variety in the piece, the aging of the bill or coin, and so forth. With this in mind, just having a collectible or fancy serial number does not mean that old, torn bill
New Vatican Coins Do Not Depict the Pope
Since Pope Francis views himself as “the pope of the poor,” it appears to be ironic that Vatican City coins on which his image appears are selling for far more than is their face value. The fact that Vatican City’s euro coins are severely limited in mintage and for that reason command a high premium
Anna Williams – The Silver Dollar Girl – Biography and Details
Anna Williams The New York Mail and Express claimed that her face was “known to more people than that of any other woman of the American continent.” Many were the actresses and socialites who coveted the honor. But in her later years Anna W. Williams dismissed the matter as “an incident of my youth.” Had
Anna Williams – The Silver Dollar Girl – Biography and Details Read More »
What is a Merovingian Tremissis ?
Notes on Merovingian Tremissis This gold coin dates from between 580AD and 630AD. The Merovingian Dynasty was based in ancient Gaul (which is now France) and dates from the middle of the 5th century AD. One side of the coin has a central cross design but none of the letters can be read, which means it
WORLD RECORD Finest U.S. Double Eagle gold coin worth $400,000 sold!
Here is a top-graded second-year double eagle that is as fresh to market as can be. The coin is miraculously well-preserved and affirmed by both PCGS and CAC for its quality within the grade. Rich yellow-gold surfaces show complete detail on Liberty’s portrait and the eagle. Evidence of die polish appears in the fields, though
WORLD RECORD Finest U.S. Double Eagle gold coin worth $400,000 sold! Read More »
Coin Certification Organizations and How They Function
Certification Organizations Several independent organizations exist for the sole purpose of grading coins, including the highly reputable Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). For a nominal fee, individuals can submit a coin for grading, which will be returned certified, graded and sealed in a tamper-evident plastic container known as a “slab.”
Coin Certification Organizations and How They Function Read More »
Little Change in Precious Metals, Bullion Prices Increase
Precious metals futures ended from flat to nearly unchanged in their start to the new trading week on Tuesday. U.S. markets closed Monday for Presidents Day. Gold for April delivery dipped 20 cents, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,238.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. “Gold’s resilience
Little Change in Precious Metals, Bullion Prices Increase Read More »