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Coin Design Detail a Grading ‘Flaw’

Posted on June 23, 2020 by F. Michael Fazzari

By F. Michael Fazzari Coin grading is a subjective examination made to assess a coin’s condition of preservation. Its grade will help determine its desirability and value in the marketplace. Unfortunately, there are several characteristics on coins that ensure commercial … Continue reading →

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Background on the Belleville Mint

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Numismatic News Staff

What is the story behind the Belleville Mint? John Gibbs of Belleville, N.J., billed himself as the Manufacturer of Medals and Tokens. Gibbs produced, among other things, Hard Times tokens. Gibbs shared a building with Stevens, Thomas, and Fuller, who … Continue reading →

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Really Look at Your Coins’ Details

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Pat Heller

By Patrick A. Heller When did you take the time to really look at a coin? I’m not talking about an inspection to ascertain the state of preservation (grade). Instead, when did you actually examine all of the features about … Continue reading →

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