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Coronet Head Cent
1816 is the first year of what is known as the Middle Dates in the large cent series, encompassing the period from 1816 to 1839.
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Draped Bust Cent
Ron Guth: The Draped Bust large cent first appeared in mid-1796 as a replacement for the former Liberty Cap design. The new obverse was paired with three different reverses (Reverse of 1794, Reverse of 1795, and a new reverse that…
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Classic Head Half Cent
Half cents of 1809 sported a new look, with a matronly bust of Liberty facing left and a modified wreath on the reverse. The new design, by John Reich, lasted until 1836, although half cents were not minted from 1812-1824, in 1827 and 1830. The key dates of this type are 1831 and 1836.
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Silver Eagle Coins (1986 – Current)
In 1986, the United States began striking gold and silver bullion coins to compete with world bullion coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand, and others. The value of these coins was intended to be tied directly to their metal value, although in some cases (where mintages were low) a collector market has developed. The bullion value of these coins far outstrips their face value.
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Precious Metals Rise Wed., Jan. 15
Precious metals futures posted gains Wednesday that ranged from 0.6% for gold to 3.9% for platinum. Palladium finished at another all-time high. Gains in gold and silver were their first in three sessions.
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Martin registry set tenders PCGS MS-67 red 1954 Lincoln cent
A date and Mint mark set of Lincoln cents is a typical starting point for a collector and examples with gorgeous, original Mint red color are particularly coveted. Heritage offered the Jerald L. Martin Collection at its recent Florida…
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2019-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Liberty Coin Launches
2019-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Liberty Coin Launches
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Specimens and trials from Waterlow & Sons
Heads turned last September when, at an otherwise insignificant auction of assorted properties, in a small village northwest of London, a book of specimen bank notes, the property of the widow of an old Waterlow & Sons employee, estimated…
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JP Morgan Chase predicts Bitcoin to fall HEAVILY
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is vocally critical of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, which he called a “fraud” in September 2017. While previously stating that he does not “really give a sh*t” about Bitcoin
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PCGS Partners With AMF For Special Labels On Apollo 11 Commemorative Coins
space program by sponsoring the Space Mirror Memorial, and by implementing innovative educational technology programs, has selected Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) to create a special label to celebrate the launch of the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
