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- silver to gold ratio Silver to Gold Ratio Everyone must know we’re in tumultuous times with a looming election, COVID-19 uptick in infections, etc. Lots of people are inquiring about bullion. The 1-ounce gold eagle has a denomination of $50, the half-ounce of $25 and the 1/10-ounce of $5. So, why is the quarter-ounce at a denomination of $10? Shouldn’t ...
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Collectible v. Commemorative Coins
How can I tell when a coin is collectible or if a coin is a commemorative? Coins can be both commemorative and collectible. You may be looking to differentiate between what may be a circulating commemorative versus a typical business … Continue reading
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Tagged coin clinic, Collectible coins, commemorative coins, richard giedroyc
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How to Best Collect Proof Coins
Is it better to collect 1936 to 1942 proof coins by the set or by the individual coin? At one time, the proof set of 1936 to 1942 was the way to go, but today due to the hairsplitting grades … Continue reading
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Tagged coin clinic, Massachusetts coinage, proof coins, proof sets
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Charge Coin Forerunner of Card
What is a charge coin? Charge coins are actually the forerunner of the modern charge card. Produced in various shapes and sizes as well of any of several metal compositions or celluloid plastic, the so-called coins usually had a small … Continue reading
U.S. Mint Coin Glass Products
Has the United States Mint ever produced coin glass products? The Fostoria Glass Company in Moundsville, W.Va., is responsible for most of the coin glass likely to be encountered. The U.S. Mint has experimented with making coins of glass, but … Continue reading
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Tagged coin clinic, u.s. mint
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Disturbances, Interruptions on Coin Edges
The reeded edge of a coin I recently examined appears to be disturbed. Any thoughts on what this might indicate? Disturbances or interruptions to the reeding on a coin’s edge may suggest the coin has been repaired, especially if the … Continue reading
Major Reed Count Varieties Exist
Differences in the reed count make for what I would consider being minor varieties. Are there any reed count varieties that are considered to be major? Several of the Morgan silver dollar reed count varieties usually command a strong premium … Continue reading
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Who Designed the Purple Heart?
Who designed the Purple Heart military decoration? Elizabeth Will with U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John Sinnock can take credit. The medal is a revival of the earlier Badge of Military Merit. General Douglas MacArthur was influential in establishing the Purple … Continue reading
Detecting Counterfeit Coins in Fake Slabs
Is there any way to reliably detect counterfeit coins that have been put into fake slabs? The saying “buy the coin, not the slab” still holds true. It may be more difficult to determine if a coin is a fake … Continue reading
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Tagged coin clinic, counterfeit coins, fake slabs
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Gallery Mint Museum Replica Producer
Who is the Gallery Mint Museum and is it okay to buy their coins? The Gallery Mint Museum was located in Eureka Springs, Ark. It produced excellent replicas of U.S. coins between 1992 and 2007, operating in much the same … Continue reading
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