by Coins from US Mints | Oct 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Silver Coins: How to Start a Collection Smart A worn Mercury dime can fit in the palm of your hand, yet it may have passed through the country during the Great Depression, World War II, or the postwar boom. That direct connection is a large part of the appeal of...
by Coins from US Mints | Oct 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Slabbed Versus Raw Coins: which to buy A 1941 Mercury dime in a clear certified holder and the same-date dime in a small cardboard flip may look like two very different purchases. Sometimes they are. Other times, the coin inside is what matters most....
by Coins from US Mints | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
7 Valuable Coins Found in Change That handful of coins on the counter is unlikely to contain a five-figure rarity, but it can still hold a worthwhile find. Valuable coins found in change are usually identified by a small detail: an older date, a missing mint mark, a...
by Coins from US Mints | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Draped Bust Large Cent Values and Buying Tips A Draped Bust large cent is not the kind of coin most collectors find in pocket change. Struck from 1796 through 1807, it is a substantial piece of early American history, made when the United States Mint was still finding...
by Coins from US Mints | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Does a Worn Minting Die Do for a Coin A worn minting die causes the design on a struck coin to become less crisp, blurred, flattened, or distorted, and it can create specific mint anomalies like die-deterioration doubling (DDD) or raised cracks and chips. How a...
by Coins from US Mints | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Jefferson Nickel Values by Date and Grade A Jefferson nickel can look ordinary in a pocket-change roll and still be the beginning of a serious collection. Most examples are common, but Jefferson nickel values change quickly when a coin has a scarce date, a better...
