There are three different places where a discussion of presidents and U.S. coinage could start: with George Washington and Lady Liberty, with Thomas Jefferson and William McKinley or with Abraham Lincoln. As we will see, a lot depends on what “circulating” means and what a “commemorative” is, and deciding what actually counts! Any discussion of … Continued
Although collecting coins can be a fun pastime, there are certain areas where common but detrimental mistakes can occur. Here are some of the top 5 biggest coin collecting mistakes you can make, and more importantly, how you can avoid them! Coin collecting is a hobby full of information, tips, and tricks. Whether you are a new … Continued
In October of 2019, U.S Mint officials announced that they will be introducing new designs for the American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle at some point in mid-2021. Update 06/22/2021 A reeded gap increased security feature will be included on the 2021 Type-2 American Silver Eagle Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof coins featuring Emily Damstra’s new reverse … Continued
The history of American coinage mirrors the history of the American nation and its people. ModernCoinMart is proud to offer a vast selection of U.S. coins from colonial to modern times. Before the United States Mint was established in 1792, foreign coins such as the Spanish-American Pieces of Eight circulated in the American colonies. Individual … Continued
Today, the Silver Eagle and the related American Eagle coin series enjoy a reputation as leading issues in the precious metals space. These coins are popular with numismatic collectors and stackers all over the world. They are one of the most trusted and coveted government-backed precious metals issues in the numismatic realm.
ModernCoinMart (MCM) has a selection of PCGS and NGC certified coins with John Mercanti signed coin labels available for sale. What is the significance of these hand-signed labels? How do collectors stand to benefit from these?
ModernCoinMart is proud to sell the 2016 Proof American Silver Eagles. 2016 is a major year for Proof American Silver Eagle series. Not only does 2016 mark the 30th anniversary, but the “30th ANNIVERSARY” is actually struck onto the coin with incused edge lettering! This unique feature and important date are not something collectors should … Continued
Have you ever wondered who is on the bill? We’re addressing the faces on U.S. bills both in and out of circulation and how they got there. Overview of the Bill The U.S. has gone through several currency denominations that have been printed, circulated, and/or discontinued. Currently, the seven U.S. paper denominations still in use … Continued
Most coin collectors know how a coin is physically struck, but what happens before the United States Mint begins production? This article will walk you through how the United States Mint generates exciting coin series after exciting coin series from conception to production! Legislation Passes Congress To begin, any United States Mint coin or medal needs to … Continued
After retiring from the U.S. Mint towards the end of 2020, Michael Gaudioso crafted numerous designs from other United States Mint artists. Most notably, Michael Gaudioso is responsible for sculpting Emily Damstra’s new Type 2 Silver Eagle reverse design of 2021. Coin designs are more than just drawings. They express the values, aspirations, and shared … Continued
