ModernCoinMart proudly presents an in-depth article on coin toning. This article will cover what causes coin toning, precious metals that are the most prone to toning, and more! What are toned coins? Toning is the visual evidence of a chemical interaction process. The metal in the coin interacts with ambient chemicals, often oxygen or sulfur, … Continued
This entry will cover some of the most frequently seen Ancient Coins from the Roman, Greek, and Byzantine Empires. These are the most common denominations of ancient coins. Greek Coins Electrum Staters The first coins of the world, minted in electrum, were staters and their fractional parts. The most common size of the earliest coins was … Continued
In 2019, collectors were treated to special issues from the US Mint. Each of the three annual sets included a penny with the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint. Although pennies had previously been struck at the facility, never before had they borne its mint mark. In keeping with the theme of the set, the W-Lincoln … Continued
The five-cent coin was created in 1866 to meet the growing need for circulating coinage in the aftermath of widespread hoarding of silver and gold coins during the Civil War. It was not known at the time as a nickel because coins of that metal, three-cent pieces, already existed. When postwar rebuilding began, nickel was … Continued
Confused as to whether certifed coins or uncertified coins fit you better? We offer some points to consider that may help you in your decisions regarding how you collect coins. Certified coins are a growing part of the coin collecting hobby. Certified coins have been submitted to a professional grading service such as the Numismatic Guaranty … Continued
Besides the typical types of Precious Metals that are commonly seen like Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Palladium, other kinds of Precious Metals are used in the creation of both bullion and collectible coins too. This article will highlight some of those metals, such as rhodium and copper. Why Buy Physical Rhodium Bullion? There are many … Continued
When you’re looking at coins to buy and you begin reading the specifications, you’ll see something called a “mintage” followed by a number. Do you know what a mintage number refers to and what it might mean for your collection? What is a Coin Mintage? The definition “mintage” refers to how many of a given … Continued
While most people can identify the “heads” and “tails” of a coin, as collectors, it is important to learn the various parts, or anatomy of a coin. This page offers an illuminating graphic along with fundamental definitions. What Are The Parts of a Coin? Design/Device Refers to the imagery of a coin. This includes both … Continued
Coins, bars, and rounds are all common forms of bullion you will come across on your Precious Metal journey. While they may seem similar, they are distinct in a few key aspects that will be displayed below. What is the definition of a coin? The key definition of a coin is that is legal tender … Continued
Over the past several decades, there have been many advancements in the techniques and technologies used to create coins, especially those produced specifically for collectors. As a result, today’s coin collectors have a greater and more diverse range of coins to collect than ever before. Read the article to find out more about the evolution … Continued
