The 1970 Roosevelt Dime was minted in large numbers but is often overlooked by collectors. With a total production of 345,570,000 coins, it marked the transition from the silver era to the clad coinage era. This dime is still frequently found in circulation, although most examples are in lower grades. For collectors, however, higher-grade versions … Read more
The 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Gold Coin will be available for purchase starting November 14 at noon EST. This special edition coin celebrates the 230th anniversary of the Flowing Hair Dollar, which was issued as America’s first official dollar coin. Limited to just 17,500 coins, this gold coin will be sold online with a limit … Read more
The 2013-S Mount Rushmore Quarter is an important coin for collectors, as it celebrates one of America’s most iconic landmarks. This quarter is part of the “America the Beautiful” series and was released as a tribute to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. It is unique because it was minted in San Francisco, … Read more
In 2006, the United States Mint introduced the American Gold Buffalo Proof Coin, adding it to their collection of gold bullion coins. This coin was a significant milestone as it was the Mint’s first .9999 fine gold coin. Inspired by the popular Buffalo Nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, the Gold Buffalo brought back this … Read more
The Lincoln Memorial Zinc Cent, also known as the “Zincoln,” was a one-cent coin issued by the United States Mint between 1982 and 2008. This coin replaced the copper version and became a part of American history for its design and composition. It is particularly notable for its transition from copper to zinc, which was … Read more
The 1834 Capped Bust Quarter is an iconic piece of American numismatic history. After being absent for two years, the quarter-dollar coin returned in 1831 with a new design by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver William Kneass. He modified the original design to accommodate smaller planchets, creating a coin with a raised rim for better protection … Read more
The 2013 West Point American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set is a special collection released by the United States Mint to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the West Point Mint. This set includes two coins, the 2013-W American Silver Eagle Enhanced Uncirculated and the 2013-W American Silver Eagle Reverse Proof. The set was launched with strong … Read more
In the world of coin collecting, finding a rare coin can be a thrilling experience, especially when it has an error that sets it apart from regular coins. Johnny Bowen, a coin collector, discovered a rare misalignment in a 1980-S Lincoln Cent Proof, purchased 44 years ago as part of the 1980 United States Proof … Read more
Imagine discovering that a simple coin sitting in storage for decades is now worth over half a million dollars! That’s exactly what happened with a rare 1975 U.S. dime, which recently sold at auction for an astonishing $506,250. This coin’s uniqueness and historical significance have made it a prized possession among collectors. Let’s explore the … Read more