Collecting 101

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Coin Spotlight

1960 Small Date Cent

Coin Q&A

More Graphic the Variety, More Attention it Garners

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Coin Bargains

Bargains, Sleepers in Indian Head $5s

LHN
Coin Bargains

Bargains for Liberty Head Nickels

A 1927 Peace dollar. (Image courtesy USA Coinbook)
Coin Bargains

Bargains in Peace Dollars Series

Collecting 101

Type Sets Offer Flexibility, Variety

A 2001 American Buffalo dollar graded MS-70 by ICG. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Coin Spotlight

2001 American Buffalo Dollar

Coin Bargains

Disturbances, Interruptions on Coin Edges

Indian Head Cent
Coin Bargains

Back to Basics: Basically Good Value in Indian Head Cents

A 1950-S Roosevelt dime graded MS-68 by PCGS. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions, www.HA.com)
Coin Spotlight

The Underappreciated 1950-S Roosevelt Dime

Coin Q&A

Major Reed Count Varieties Exist

Coin Bargains

How Long Can Germs Live on Coins?

A encapsulated Franklin half dollar
Coin Bargains

Proof Franklin Half Dollars Make Surprising Bargains

A 1962 Washington quarter graded MS-67 by PCGS. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions, www.ha.com)
Collecting 101

1962 Washington Quarter Not to be Taken for Granted

Coin Q&A

Who Designed the Purple Heart?

Coin Bargains

Detecting Counterfeit Coins in Fake Slabs

This 1794 half cent is graded XF-45 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions, www.ha.com)
Collecting 101

The 1794 Half Cent

Coin Bargains

Gallery Mint Museum Replica Producer

Mark Benvenuto
Coin Bargains

Collecting Budget Morgan Dollars

Collecting 101

11 Quick Tips for the Liberty Seated Dollar Collector

This 1822 half eagle is graded PCGS AU-50. (Images courtesy National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution via PCGS.com.)
Coin Spotlight

1822 Half Eagle a Numismatic Treasure

Coin Bargains

Types of Deteriorating Die Doubling

shows a 1942-D Jefferson nickel
Coin Spotlight

The Underrated 1942-D Jefferson Nickel

Coin Bargains

Why Do 'Original Holders' Matter?

The gold 1999 George Washington commemorative $5. (Images courtesy United States Mint, usmint.gov.)
Coin Spotlight

1999 George Washington $5: An Overlooked Commemorative

Coin Q&A

Do I Have a 1901/O-S Half Eagle?

Collecting 101

What Can You Learn While Being A Numismatist?

This 1851-O 3-cent piece is graded NGC MS-65 and is from the Richmond Collection. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions, www.ha.com.)
Coin Spotlight

1851-O 3-Cent Piece: An Obscure Piece of History

Coin Bargains

Background on the Belleville Mint

A 1793 Liberty Cap cent graded VF-30 by PCGS. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions.)
Coin Spotlight

The 1793 Liberty Cap Cent

This 1958 Roosevelt dime with Full Bands is graded MS-67 by PCGS. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions.)
Coin Spotlight

The 1958 Roosevelt Dime Waits in the Wings

Coin Spotlight

Coin Clinic: The ‘Big Three’ Certification Services

Collecting 101

Why You Should Be a Collector

A 1798/97 gold eagle graded MS-62+ by Professional Coin Grading Service. (Images courtesy PCGS)
Coin Spotlight

Star Varieties for 1798/97 Gold Eagle

Coin Bargains

Coin Clinic: Mint Didn’t Learn High Relief Lesson

An 1833 Classic Head half cent graded PR-64 Brown by PCGS. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Collecting 101

Item of the Week: The 1833 Half Cent

Coin Q&A

Coin Clinic: What Happened to the Dalles Mint?

A 1949-S Franklin half dollar graded PCGS MS-67 with full bell lines. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Coin Spotlight

Item of the Week: 1949 Franklin Half Dollar

Image courtesy of money.org
Coin Q&A

Coin Clinic: Who is Farran Zerbe?

1804 dime with 13 stars on reverse. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Coin Spotlight

1804: Standout Era Dime

Coin Q&A

Coin Clinic: How Does Restoration Improve Coins?

A 1938-D/S Buffalo nickel graded MS-67 by PCGS. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Coin Spotlight

Item of the Week: Buffalo Nickel Error an Affordable Option

Coin Q&A

How Do I Determine the Grade on a Coin Described as ‘Uncirculated Details?’

The Indian Princess Head 1870-S $ gold piece. (Images courtesy Stack's Bowers via usacoinbook.com)
Collecting 101

Item of the Week; 1870-S $3 Gold

Coin Q&A

Coin Clinic: How Can I Determine the Value of an Error Coin?

1793 Wreath Cent. Images courtesy usacoinbook.com
Coin Spotlight

1793 Wreath Cent: Were Proofs Produced?

An 1804 Crosslet eagle. (Images courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Collecting 101

Item of the Week: The 1804 Gold Eagle

Coin Q&A

Coin Clinic: Color Designations

: The second United States Mint as it appeared in the 1830s.
Coin Spotlight

The Bust Half Dollars of 1836-39

Collecting 101

Review of Beth Deisher's Cash in Your Coins