Gold rarity a product of Philadelphia

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Paul M. Green

There are any number of really tough gold coins. In some cases they command extremely high prices while in others the prices may be high but certainly reasonable when you realize what you are getting. Continue reading →

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Lowest 2-cent mintage intriguing

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Paul M. Green

If you asked enough people you might find someone who would know what the lowest mintage business strike 2-cent piece was. Continue reading →

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Not cheap, but 1846 looks like a deal

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Paul M. Green

It is actually fairly easy to overlook half dimes. The half dime has not been in production since 1873 and no one alive today has ever seen one in regular use. Continue reading →

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Texas coin turned into ongoing series

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Paul M. Green

It’s interesting that the Texas Independence Centennial half dollar was approved just prior to the real flood of commemoratives. In 1934 having a Texas half dollar probably seemed like a modest proposal not unlike a number of other states that … Continue reading →

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1950 nickel succumbed to ‘D’ popularity

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Paul M. Green

In its day, the 1950-D nickel simply eclipsed every other coin of the period and that included another pretty good 1950 nickel that was produced in Philadelphia the same year. Continue reading →

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Harmony hoard kept half prices down

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Paul M. Green

The 1815 Bust half dollar is actually an 1815/2, but either way you look at it, the 1815 is the key date of its type. That is no small order as the type was made from 1807 through 1835. Continue reading →

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1840-O first U.S. branch mint quarter

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Paul M. Green

The 1840-O Seated Liberty quarter is not just the first quarter produced at the recently opened New Orleans facility. It was also the first quarter of the United States ever to be produced outside of the main facility in Philadelphia. Continue reading →

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Mercury dime of 1921 a key date

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paul M. Green

The 1921 Mercury dime is an interesting story as a semi-key Mercury dime, but it is also part of a larger story that makes it even more interesting as a sign of the times. This combination makes it a nice addition to any collection. Continue reading →

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Declaration $2.50 missed sales mark

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lisa Bellavin

If a commemorative involves the Declaration of Independence, then it requires something special. At least, that appears to have been the thinking back in 1926 as the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was approaching. Continue reading →

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Declaration $2.50 missed sales mark

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Paul M. Green

If a commemorative involves the Declaration of Independence, then it requires something special. At least, that appears to have been the thinking back in 1926 as the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was approaching. Continue reading →

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