So, what exactly is a Wide AM and Close AM Cent?The terms Close AM and Wide AM refer to the spacing between the letters ‘A’ and ‘M’ in “America” on the reverse of the Lincoln Memorial Cent. The terms generally refer to the different die varieties of 1992, 1998, 1999 and 2000. From its introduction in 1959 through 1992, …
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New year, new decade and now new celebration sets are available from the United States Mint. The Mint’s 2020 Birth Set and 2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set went on sale today at noon ET for $23 apiece.
Guide to US Coins A U.S. type coin set offers collectors an opportunity to show their individuality. Ultimately, this set should be fun and rewarding to build. But what exactly is a type set? This set should contain one coin of every major design and metallic composition within a series. It is arranged by denomination …
CARING FOR YOUR COINS It is essential to keep your collections pristine. Proper handling and care is a big part of this, here are some ways to improve this. Handling: Coins should be held by their edges between thumb and forefinger. This will protect coin surfaces and designs from fingerprints and the natural oils in …
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Where to Sell Your Coins First things first, if you haven’t glanced at our Beginner’s Guide To Coin Collecting – You MAY want too. Otherwise, read on good friend! Secondly, DO NOT Clean Your Coins! Cleaning them automatically makes them worth less. A coin with a few small dings that has not been cleaned is worth …
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Two exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles continue Heritage’s offerings of the Bob R. Simpson Collection…
The death of Queen Elizabeth II was a sad event for people around the world, and the Royal Canadian Mint marks her passing with a colorful mourning $2 coin.
1971 Double Die Obverse Basic information and images on the 1971 double die obverse Lincoln memorial cent.
Double die obverse is a term in numismatics used to refer to doubling in the design elements of a coin. Doubled dies can appear as an outline of the design or in extreme cases, having legends and dates appear twice in an overlapping fashion.
5 Modern Washington Quarter doubled dies you can find in pocket change The Washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25-cent piece issued by the United States Mint. The coin was first struck in 1932; the original version was designed by sculptor John Flanagan.As the United States prepared to celebrate the 1932 bicentennial of …
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