Famous Coin Hoards
Hoarders these days get a bad name, with reality TV programs dedicated to their rehabilitation. Among coin enthusiasts, though, the word hoard takes on a whole different meaning, more in […]
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Coin History
Coins have a rich history, making collecting a rewarding hobby. Learn interesting facts about the history behind rare coins.
Mint Marks: What Difference Does a Letter Make?
In a previous blog we talked about the great American Money Experiment. In its infancy our country broke with the British currency system. In 1792 the fledgling United States Congress
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The Franklin Half Dollar, a Popular Collector Coin
The Franklin half dollar is a popular series to collect. These coins were minted between 1948 and 1963 and remain in demand today for many reasons, not the least of
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The Walking Liberty Half Dollar, a Beautiful Collectible Coin
The Walking Liberty half dollar is one of the three most collectible U.S. half dollar coins, with the others being the Kennedy half dollar and the Franklin half. This historic
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Vatican Coins: TheIR History and value
For Americans who collect primarily American coins, it can be hard to know where to start with coins from around the world. There are so many beautiful and history rich
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Where Will the Next Big Coin Discovery Be Made?
Amazing coin finds have been all over the news in the past several months. At SUNY Buffalo, faculty member Philip Kiernan recently hunted down a “lost” collection of Greek and
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What Are Doubled Die Coins?
Coin errors that occur during minting have often created coins that are in demand by collectors. There are many different types of coin errors. In our last blog we discussed
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Early American Coins: Baltimore Coins
Have you considered collecting early American coins? Since there were relatively few coins minted either in or for the American colonies, they may not be as accessible as Lincoln wheat
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Franklin Roosevelt and the Roosevelt Dime
You have probably heard of the March of Dimes, but the origins of that organization have faded from the public’s memory. One ever present reminder is found on the Roosevelt
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Viking Coin Hoard Could Rewrite English History
We’ve talked before about how coins preserve human history. They’ve been used to locate the lost location of Teutoburg Forest and determine the breadth and power of the once great
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