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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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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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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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Possible Real 1964 D Peace Dollar

Here's a great video on a possible real 1964 D Peace Dollar possible real 1964 D Peace Dollar Peace Dollars (1921 - 1935) Peace Dollars - In 1921, the Silver Peace Dollar was released, the same year the Morgan…

January 9, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Peace Dollar, Rare Coins, Variety Coins

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Wrong Planchet Errors or Off Metal Errors

Examples of Wrong Planchet Errors and Off Metal Errors on Coins. [sgmb id="1"] Leave us a comment if you'd like! Off metals and wrong planchet errors occur when a blank from one denomination is accidentally fed into a…

January 9, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Off Metal Errors, Variety Coins, Wrong Plnchet1

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Wide AM and Close AM Lincoln Varieties

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…

January 9, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Lincoln Cent, Lincoln Penny, Rare Coins, Variety Coins, wide am and close am12

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Where to Sell Coins – A Guide to Making Money From Your Money

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…

January 8, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Lincoln Penny, Rare Coins, Variety Coins, where to sell coins3

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Handling Coins and Caring for Your Coin Collection

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…

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Coin Grading Coins Doubled Dies

1995 Double Die Obverse Lincoln 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…

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