Coin History – Franklin Half Dollar
Throughout the history of coinage here in the United States, there are a few that are seemingly universally loved. The Saint Gaudens Double Eagle, the Morgan Dollar, and Indian …
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Coin History – The Indian Head “Buffalo” Nickel
Throughout the history of coinage in the United States, a handful of coins have captured the imagination of collectors and the general public at the same time. The Morgan …
Coin History – Standing Liberty Quarter
In the last Coin History article covering the Winged Liberty Head, or Mercury, Dime, I discussed the significant changes that happened to United States coinage in 1916. Misguided by …
Coin History – The Winged Head Liberty (Mercury Dime)
The history of the Winged Head Liberty Dime, commonly referred to as the Mercury Dime, is one that nearly did not happen. A misunderstanding of a law brought it …
Coin History – The Silver American Eagle
One of the coins that many collectors look forward to each year is the Silver American Eagle. Available in bullion, Proof and Uncirculated condition – as well as some …
Coin History – The American Buffalo Gold Coin
In previous Coin History articles, the focus has predominantly been on circulating coins of the past or today. For this article, I will focus on another modern coin, but …
Coin History – United States Prestige Proof Sets
Over the course of its history, the United States Mint has produced many Numismatic products that never captured the imagination of the general public or collectors. One could make …
Coin History – The Roosevelt Dime
The Roosevelt Dime is one of the longest production coins without any design changes in our nation’s history. Released in January 1946, aside from alloy changes from silver to …
Coin History – The Jefferson War Nickel
In the last Coin History article, we looked at the 1943 Lincoln Cent and its change from a copper to steel coin because of the needs for the United …
Coin History – The Steel 1943 Lincoln Cent
In this Coin History article, we take a look at a true one-off for the United States Mint: The 1943 Lincoln Cent. With the same Obverse and Reverse design …
Coin History – The American Innovation Dollar Coin
Normally for my Coin History column, I look back at coins of the past. For this one however, I’m going to look forward to a new coin that is …
Coin History – Westward Journey Jefferson Nickels
In 2004 and 2005, the Jefferson Nickel was significantly altered for the first time in its long history. Having been in production since 1938, The 5-Cent piece that had …
Coin History – The Sheldon 70-Point Scale
Have you ever looked at a coin grade and questions, “Where did they get that number from?”. Well, there is a method to the madness and we have Dr. …
Coin History – The Eisenhower “Ike” Dollar
The story of the Eisenhower “Ike” Dollar is one of interest. It was the last big dollar coins that were produced by the United States Mint and when they …
Coin History – The Lincoln Shield Cent
Continuing the Coin History series, we take a look at the relatively new Lincoln Shield Cent. Introduced in 2010 as a follow up to the 2009 Bicentennial Cents, the …