Tagged: Damaged Coins
Is your coin a rare mint error or is it just damaged? Discover how to identify post-mint damage vs. authentic mint errors, run diagnostic weight tests, and evaluate rim nicks, etc.
How NOT To Clean Coins + Tips For Cleaning Coins Properly (Safely)
You've probably read before that you shouldn't clean your coins because doing so can lower their value. Actually, there are 2 ways that you can safely clean your coins without damaging them. I'm showing you how to do that method. Plus, 4 ways you should NOT clean your coins. We're debunking a few popular coin cleaning ideas here!
5 Unusual Types Of U.S. Coins Worth Collecting
There really is a lot of diversity in U.S. coins. In the United States' more than 200 years of coin production, our nation has seen many types of interesting coins. However, if you're a coin collector and you find yourself a little bored with 'typical' modern U.S. coins, then consider these 5 unique types of coins worth collecting.
Have Error Coins? How To Tell A Normal Coin OR An Altered Coin From A Real Coin Error
Your weird looking coins might be error coins! Here's how to tell what's a legit error coin from the U.S. Mint (like the rare 1990 penny, valuable doubled die coins, and bubbled coins) and what's only an altered coin or damaged coin (like two-headed coins, colorized coins, gold-plated coins, really small coins, really large coins, coins with odd rims and edges, dimes & quarters without edge grooves).
Rare Error Coins Worth Money: A Complete List For Collectors (By Denomination)
A List Of More Than 100 U.S. Error Coins By Denomination - see all of the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins with errors you should be looking for!
Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget!
Junk coins aren't necessarily the stuff you toss out to the curb. They aren't the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in your coin albums. Junk coins do have a place though. They're perfect for coin collectors on a budget - especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver -- and they cost less to purchase than the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins.
Coin Collecting On A Budget: 5 Personally Tested Ways NOT To Spend A Fortune On Coins!
It is not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a tight budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.
1955 Poor Man’s Doubled Die Penny Value (“The Story Behind The Coin”)
The 1955 poor man's doubled die penny actually isn't a doubled die penny at all - find out the story behind this popular coin and how to tell the difference between a poor man's coin and the real thing.
Top 10 Coin Words You Need To Know Before You Buy, Sell, Or Acquire U.S. Coins
Find out the top 10 coin terms you need to know in order to succeed in coin collecting.
Types Of U.S. Error Coins (Details To Look For + How Much Of A Premium An Error Adds To A Coin’s Value)
Do you know how to tell if a coin is an error? Use this Coin Error Guide to see a list of features you should be looking for when you're trying to find valuable U.S. error coins.
What Is A Cull Coin? (How Much They’re Worth + 5 Reasons To Collect Them)
Do you have any damaged coins or coins with an excessive amount of wear? These are generally called cull coins. Not only are they relatively easy to find -- they're also cheap coins to buy! Here's more about these types of coins, what they're worth, and why they may be a good fit for your collection.
Coin Grading Basics: To Help You Find The Value Of Your Coin
If you can understand coin grading, then you can begin to figure out coin values much more easily than you may be able to now. Basically, coin grading is a determination of coin's value based on how much or how little wear it has. Here's how to grade your coins.
What Are Coin Rim Errors? How Much Are Rim Errors On Coins Worth?
All about coin rim errors and coin edge errors - how to spot them, how much they're worth, the most valuable types of rim errors on coins, how to tell rim errors from rim damage