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...
Jan 12, 2016 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Mint, US Coins
So this story has been blowing up the internet. I am sure you have seen it. I have had about 10 people post it to me. If you have not, here is the gist. A coin collector bought a dime (yea a 10 cent piece) for $1,997,500 in Tampa on January 7, 2016. Is it awesome,...
