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U.S. Coin Production Reaches 801 Million in April; Connecticut Quarter Mintages Published

U.S. coin production slowed and registered under 1 billion for a second month in a row, according to United States Mint manufacturing figures for April. U.S. Mint data also revealed mintages for Connecticut’s Weir Farm National Historic quarter, the second of this year’s five quarters with unique designs. In the headline figure for the month, the

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10 VALUABLE COINS TO LOOK FOR IN POCKET CHANGE

1969-S Lincoln Cent With a Doubled Die Obverse   This coin is exceedingly rare. The Secret Service confiscated the early specimens until the U.S. Mint admitted they were genuine. Counterfeits abound but usually have the wrong mint mark. However, in May 2014, a mother in Texas found one while going through rolls of coins. PCGS graded the coin AU-55,

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Mercury Dimes (1916-1945)

Mercury Dimes (1916-1945) Silver Mercury Dimes were introduced by the United States Mint in 1916 and were struck annually until 1945 (with the exception of three years). The silver coins are also known as Winged Liberty Head Dimes which is probably a more accurate title even if most coin enthusiasts do not routinely use it.

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The 1861 Confederate Half Dollar

After seven states seceded from the Union, beginning with South Carolina in December 1860, the Confederate States of America was formed with its capital as Montgomery, Alabama. The federal branch mint in New Orleans fell in the hands of the seceded State of Louisiana and the Confederacy. Starting in January 1861, about 5,000 double eagles

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MS-67+ red 1911 Lincoln cent, one of two finest known, brings $15,243.75

MS-67+ red 1911 Lincoln cent brings $15,243.75 at auction

This article covers a MS 67+ Red 1911 Lincoln cent. The Lincoln cent was first struck in 1909 and Proof examples with a velvety, matte finish were struck for sale to collectors from 1909 to 1916. Like the aforementioned 1949 cent, the 1911 Lincoln cent is common in nearly all grades and a mintage of

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