Jul 23, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Collection Inheritance, Coin Shows, Coins, Gold Coins, Mint, Obsolete Coins, Silver Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
Every rare coin has a story to tell. Some represent turning points in American history, while others have become famous because of their rarity or the events surrounding their creation. For collectors, these coins are more than valuable collectibles. They are pieces...
Jul 8, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Collection Inheritance, Coin Shows, Coins, Mint, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
At first glance, a mint mark may look like nothing more than a tiny letter on a coin. That small detail can reveal where the coin was made, connect it to a specific period in American history, and sometimes make a major difference in how coin collectors view its...
Apr 10, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Collection Inheritance, Coin Shows, Coins, Mint, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins
Finding out you have inherited a coin or stamp collection can bring up a mix of emotions. There is often curiosity about what it might be worth, along with a sense of responsibility to handle it the right way. Whether the collection is large or small, carefully...
Apr 9, 2018 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Counterfits, Mint
WAYS THAT MINTS TRY TO PREVENT COUNTERFEITING Many people know about the anti-counterfeiting techniques that have been applied to currency banknotes but not those applied on coins. People usually assume that coins are not prone to counterfeit but it will shock you to...
Apr 12, 2016 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Error, Mint, US Coins
Although they are quite noticeable, I am not referring to striking in that way! (adjective: attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent) After our talk on Planchet Errors, now we are going to talk about striking errors. Now there are many...
Mar 29, 2016 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Error, Mint, US Coins
The OED lists the definition or Error as (1) A mistake or (1.3 technical) A measure of the estimated difference between the observed or calculated value of a quantity and its true value. In the world of coins, the 1.3 definition is much more important than the 1...
