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Liberty’s Lost “L”: A Common Occurrence. First, it is important to address the misinformation.  The images in this article are coins that are being offered for sale through various websites all advertised as errors. Sadly, once again a small group... Read More

Hand-Poured Las Vegas Sign Silver Bar This 2 oz silver bar features the iconic Las Vegas sign and is hand-poured for a unique and individual finish. Made with .999 pure silver, this bar is a great collectable for Las Vegas... Read More

Better Date United States Coins: A Beginner’s Guide This brand new, redesigned guidebook is an introduction to better dates of United States coins struck in the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.  It will also provide a basic guide to... Read More

There are many coins that exist that have multiple dates on them. These years can be the year the coin was struck or represent years for a commemorative purpose. Some of the first modern circulating U.S. coins to show two... Read More

The more information that you are able to provide us with, the better your odds of us being able to help you.  Be sure to include the country that struck the coin, the date, mintmark, and the denomination if you... Read More

The most important things first: Don’t: Please do not clean your coins. We suggest you do not store your coins in contact with tape, aluminum foil, plastic wrap or rubber bands. Do not tell a dealer that you don’t know... Read More

Highlights: Philadelphia did not use a mint mark until 1979 on dollar coins. Beginning in 1980, all denominations except for the cent struck at Philadelphia have a “P” mint mark. In 2017, all Lincoln cents struck at Philadelphia have a... Read More

The Change from Copper to Steel The United States faced many changes during World War II. The country was rationing gas, rubber, food, and numerous other goods. With 1943 came a major change in numismatics, copper which had become a... Read More