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The Components of Coin Grading

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. This was to better assess the rarity of a…

January 9, 2025Coin Grading, Coin Grading scale, Coin Terms, Grading Scale, Useful Information, Useful tips

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Parts of a Coin

Parts of a Coin The coin shown below is a 1952 Franklin Half Dollar. Knowing the coin anatomy terms are the basics when talking with other collectors or dealers. Certain terms such as the motto, date, mint mark, designer’s…

January 9, 2025Coin Grading, Coin Guides, Coin Opp, Coin Opp YouTube, Coin Values, Coins, YouTube

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Common Coin Terms for Collecting and Coin Searching

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 a table of the common coin terms and definitions.…

January 9, 2025Coin Grading, Coin Guides, Coin Searching, Coin Searching Terminology, Coin Terms, Coins, Common Terms, Copper Coins, Gold Coins, Silver Coins

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2023 American Innovation Dollar Images and Design Descriptions Unveiled

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 for Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi On Jan. 30,…

January 9, 20252023 American Innovation Dollar, American Innovation Dollar, coin, Gold Coins

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Pound stumbles as Brexit uncertainty persists into 2020

The pound opens 2020 on weak footing as Brexit jitters continue to weigh on sentiment. Sterling remains on the defensive this morning, with GBP/EUR ticking down to €1.1737, GBP/USD retreating to $1.3096, and GBP/CAD tumbling to C$1.6975. GBP/AUD and…

January 9, 2025Pound, Pound Price Analysis

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How are Coin Dies Made? A Little History.

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 coins that it will be striking. This steel rod…

January 9, 2025Coin Dies, coin facts, Coin History, Coin Variety, Die, Double Dies, Doubled Dies, Errors, How Are Coin Dies Made, Varieties, Variety Error1

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Lincoln Cent Design Varieties

Lincoln Cent Design Varieties Unlike the Transitional Design Varieties in which a coin design is used in a year when it shouldn't be used, the Wrong Design Varieties have a coin design being used in the correct year, but…

January 9, 2025Coins, Design Errors, Design Variety, Error Coins, Transitional Errors, Variety Coins

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New World Coins of 2017

New World Coins To mark the milestone, the Mint of Finland has unveiled a silver €10 coin and a gold €100 coin honoring the theme, each due for release on Jan. 3, 2017. The Proof .500 fine silver coin…

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2020 US Mint Sets for Newborns and Birthdays

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.

January 9, 2025US Mint

Two exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles continue Heritage’s offerings of the Bob R. Simpson Collection

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Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 Double Eagles at Heritage Sale

Two exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles continue Heritage’s offerings of the Bob R. Simpson Collection...

January 9, 2025Gold Coins, Heritage Auction, Saint Gauden

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The Components of Coin Grading

Parts of a Coin

Common Coin Terms for Collecting and Coin Searching

2023 American Innovation Dollar Images and Design Descriptions Unveiled

Pound stumbles as Brexit uncertainty persists into 2020

How are Coin Dies Made? A Little History.

Lincoln Cent Design Varieties

New World Coins of 2017

2020 US Mint Sets for Newborns and Birthdays

Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 Double Eagles at Heritage Sale

HIGH PRICED Kennedy Half Dollar Coins Worth Money

Online Bidding Begins for Sale of Last Circulating U.S. Pennies

Online Bidding Begins for Sale of Last Circulating U.S. Pennies

Online Bidding Begins for Sale of Last Circulating U.S. Pennies