The passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 9, 2022, which led to a global outpouring of grief from millions of people in the United Kingdom and around the world, was also an event of major numismatic importance. Many collectors, not just in the United Kingdom but also in other countries, including the … Continued
Read MoreRead an interview with American Narrative Artist and Coin Designer Joel Iskowitz! Joel Iskowitz is one of the most prolific and accomplished American artists working today. He has created countless artworks from coins, stamps, and medals to paintings, album covers, and book and magazine illustrations. His work has been displayed everywhere from the White House, … Continued
Read MoreThere 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
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreToday, 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 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThere are four significant reverses and some minor variations on those reverses used on Philadelphia Mint-struck 1878 Morgan silver dollars that can present a challenge to coin collectors and Morgan enthusiasts alike. These are known as die varieties, which means that there are subtle but distinct differences in several of the dies used to strike … Continued
Read MoreThe Nickel has a fascinating history that includes a four-year run of war nickels during some of America’s most challenging times (1942-1945). For all of its rich tradition, the coin has never featured the West Point Mint’s “W” mint mark… until now. A Brief Overview of the Jefferson Nickel The original Jefferson Nickel bore the designs of … Continued
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