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Collecting the Lincoln Penny 101

There’s no more familiar fixture in American numismatics than the Lincoln cent. The coin debuted in 1909 and has seen the United States through...
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What Happens if the Penny Goes Away

There has been speculation for some years about the lowly cent coin and whether it will be abolished. The best indication of this is...
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Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars

United States-proof coins have always been among my favorite coins. When I first started collecting at 10 years old, the first coin I purchased...

1804 Capped Bust Right Eagle Plain 4, PCGS Coin of the...

The 1804 Capped Bust Right Eagle Plan 4, PCGS PR63 is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. The 1804 date has long held...
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1878 8 Tailfeathers Morgan Dollar, PCGS Coin of the Month

The 1878 8 Tailfeathers Morgan Dollar, PCGS PR66CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. There are few coins as popular as the Morgan...
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Ancient Coin Collecting 101

Ancient numismatics covers a wide range of coins representing several civilizations that existed during antiquity. Generally speaking, it refers to currency minted from about...
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The History of Colorized Coins

The popularity of coins with color on them drives certain segments of rare coin markets and collectors. Morgan Dollars, type coins, and classic commemoratives...
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Top 12 Coins to Make Money in 2023

2023 looms as a crossroads for coin collecting with economic variables, including domestic and world events, all playing a part. We continue to see an...
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Top 10 Coin Collecting & Investing Tips

When buying or selling rare coins you need to keep some basic rules in mind. These rules can have a direct and significant impact...
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1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PCGS Coin of the Month

The 1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PCGS PR65CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. Early U.S. Gold Coinage Early United States gold...
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Is the Correction in Cryptocurrency Permanent?

Why is Bitcoin down now and what are the prospects for a recovery in the future? Unlike other asset classes, cryptocurrencies do not exist...
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What are NFTs?

What are NFTs? We hear this term a lot these days, but do we really know what it means? Living in an increasingly digital...
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When Rare Coins Were in Circulation

Have you ever found a rare coin in circulation? You won’t discover a 1792 Half Disme at the grocery store these days, but you...
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1943 Steel Lincoln Cents Worth Thousands

In 1943, all Lincoln cents struck at three mints and released into circulation were legally required to be made of zinc-coated steel. While some...

Cherry Picking Coin Strategies

Bill Fivaz is best known as the co-author of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. He was a governor...
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1886-O Morgan Dollar: PCGS Coin of the Month

The 1886-O Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS65 is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. The Morgan Dollar Series There are few series as popular as...
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Exploring the World of Superman Coins

There are thousands of collectors of Superman memorabilia around the world. You can find them in groups on Facebook, in comic book stores and...
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Black Panther Coin Collecting

The Black Panther movie was released in 2018 by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures. It was the 18th superhero...
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Marvel Coin Collecting 101

Unquestionably, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is one of, if not the, most popular series of movies to be created over the last 14...
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1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent: PCGS Coin of the Month

The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent, PCGS AU50BN is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. The 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent may be the...