But what is it worth? Coin Values

Dec 17, 2015 | Coin Collecting, Coins, US Coins

COIN VALUES As you might have guessed by now, what a coin is worth is depended on many factors. Many people think that the most important factor is age. That is not the case. Valuations of coins are determined by many factors. Some include denomination,...

Obsolete Coins

Nov 19, 2015 | Coin Collecting, Coins, Obsolete Coins, US Coins

What are obsolete coins? So glad you asked. They are not just the coins that you no longer have in your pocket, hehe. They are coins that are not being currently made by the mint for use in everyday commerce. Now they may still be legal tender, but that is not the...

Mintage, it is not just a term for sweet ice cream! (or OPI color)

Sep 18, 2015 | Coins

The number of coins that are made at an individual mint (where coins are made) in a given year can be a guide to rarity and value. We all like value! But what does that really mean? How many coins were produced at an individual mint (where coins are made) in a given...

Worn out or worn down?

Sep 11, 2015 | Coins

Do these coins look the same? Please say no! One has been loved and spent and use to buy a quart of cream, a pound of coffee, 2 gallons of gas, a Hershey bar, and some sweet toys at the grocery store, over the course of its life. The other is quire pristine and what...