History of the 1943 Cents
In 1943, the greatest generation ever to live was in Europe fighting in World War II. The US Mint was home trying to find a
October 30, 2021
In 1943, the greatest generation ever to live was in Europe fighting in World War II. The US Mint was home trying to find a
The designation Special Mint Set is used for coins that were distributed only in mint or commemorative sets by the US mint but are otherwise
Mercury dimes were first minted in 1916. They continued their run until 1945. Replacing the Barber dime, it was part of a movement by the
The Jefferson nickel has been a vital part of American coinage for decades now. It has been in mintage for a very long time and
You have a substantial investment in your coins. How do you protect them? History At times, it’s important to hide your coins. During the Great
Facts About One Of America’s Favorite Coins “You only have the right to pursue happiness; you have to catch it yourself.” ~ Benjamin Franklin The
Leaving a coin collection to loved ones can be a touchy subject. Like anything, it’s better to make a PLAN and decide what YOU want
How do you know if that dusty, old shoe box full of coins in the back of your closet has any silver in it? Or
“Great respect or importance.” That is the definition of “Prestige”. The purpose of the Prestige set was to showcase proof coins and commemorative proof coins
In 1878 the first Morgan dollar coins were struck. These are some of the most prized coins among coin collectors. There were several varieties of
A doubled image on a coin can often greatly increase its value. Let’s look at the terminology used. Per the U.S. Mint, a “die” is
What is a “key date” coin? Specifically, it is a coin which is scarce for a series of coins. A “series” of coins refers to
Often, coin collectors seem to have a tendency to gravitate to older coins. Why? Hard to say. But, the concept of collecting is more engaging
Valuation of Coins What’s valuable in my collection? What isn’t? We can look at it two ways. 1. If you like it, it has value.
Almost as fascinating and interesting as the coins themselves is the process with which coins are made. The United States Mint has been making coins
What is a Commemorative Coin? All US coins commemorate something, right? Typically, US coins commemorate unity. They commemorate freedom. Our States, animals, Presidents and Native
Treasure in Your Pocket Change Have you been checking your pocket change? In 2019 the U.S. Mint started a new program for quarters. They launched
Start Collecting Coins It’s easy to start a coin collection. You can begin with coins that you already have on hand. Take your coins out
How Does One Begin Coin Grading? The purpose of this article is to give you enough information so that you can have an idea how
To be a collector of coins, it’s important to learn basic coin terms, including the parts of a coin and the different finishes. That’s what
As a collector, you will want to know the full information about this exciting coin program! Here are the details, in the words of the
In recent years, Native American Dollars have portrayed Native Americans of note on their reverse. This article shows these legends and describes their accomplishments. AND
There has been a lot of talk over the years about the American cent. Much of this talk has orbited around the possibility of the
An Open Letter to New Numismatists (Coin Collectors) To start, ask yourself the following question. What is your PURPOSE in collecting coins? There are many
by Ren Brabenec Ever seen this at your house? Maybe so. Picture this….. “Come on Timmy, dinner’s almost ready and you still need to take
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