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Japanese Proof Set to be Auctioned by Heritage this Week!

A significant Japanese proof coin collection will be put on the auction block Jan. 8-9 by Heritage Auctions. The sale will occur at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel during the New York International Numismatic Convention. Just a handful of proof coins…

January 17, 2025articles, Coin Grading, coin news, Error Coins, Heritage Auctions, Japanese Currency, Proofs, Rare Coins

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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…

January 10, 20252017, articles, coin facts, Coin Grading, Coin Guides, Coin History, Coin Opp, Coin Opp YouTube, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coins, Merovingian Tremissis

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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