There are many U.S. coins that fall into the vintage or classic category. This entry will cover some of the types that you’re most likely to see. Half Cent The half-cent has not been minted for many years at this point, but it has the lowest denomination of any U.S. coin. Half cents were struck … Continued
Numismatics changed forever in 1970 with the advent of Coin Invest Trust, also commonly referred to by the moniker CIT, a collective formed in the little country of Liechtenstein. For decades, the company has led the way in innovation, offering coins that could never have been imagined just a few short years ago. As you … Continued
For the first time, hundreds of coin dealers and collectors plan to drop more than a million classic American coins like Buffalo nickels, Eisenhower dollars and more into circulation to spark greater interest in numismatics. The change in your pocket could be worth more than you know! The American Numismatic Association’s National Coin Week is being celebrated this … Continued
You probably know that the recently-issued 2019 Apollo 11 50th anniversary $1 silver commemorative coins, both the 5 oz. and regular silver dollars, are the first U.S. Mint commemoratives struck from .999 fine silver. What you may not know however, is that this trend in “fineness” from the United States Mint is continuing! The 2019 America the Beautiful silver … Continued
When it comes to modern U.S. coins, rarity as defined solely by a coin’s mintage usually matters less than the rarity of a particular coin relative to the other coins in its series. In addition, certain modern U.S. coins are always in demand even when they are not the lowest-mintage coins of their series – perhaps … Continued
The successful Apollo 11 Mission and the landing of the first men on the Moon were distinctly American triumphs. Although the bulk of the credit rightfully goes to the nation behind the mission, other countries also made extremely valuable—and often overlooked—contributions to it. The Apollo 11 mission, which landed men on the moon for the … Continued
Learn more about the CGC grading scale and compare it to other grading companies such as NGC and PCGS. CGC grades more than comics; it certifies foil notes, which are now available! What You Need to Know About the CGC Grading Scale Most people are at least relatively familiar with grading in the world of … Continued
Buried treasure is something that still exists today. Whether it is ancient Roman coins in Europe, Classic American coins in the U.S., or some other instance of accumulated wealth lost to time, coin hoards that have been found throughout the years can represent centuries of forgotten history. Once in a while, either the mainstream media … Continued
The Lincoln Cent has a fascinating history that relates to American history in general and numismatic history in particular. Issued since 1909, the coin has been a mainstay of American currency. Now, the U.S Mint is issuing three new cents that bear the West Point Mint’s “W” mint mark, the first of their kind! These … Continued
The British Royal Mint has continued to release exciting new additions to the Queen’s Beast series. Learn more below about the latest issues commemorating the Unicorn of Scotland, Black Bull of Clarence, Falcon of the Plantagenets, and White Greyhound of Richmond. What are the Queen’s Beasts? In 1953, British sculptor James Woodford created ten statues for Queen Elizabeth … Continued
