Tagged: U.S. Mint
Explore the most famous U.S. Mint blunders and mishaps in history! True stories of unauthorized strikes, production mishaps, and legendary rare mint errors worth big money.
See How Much Early U.S. Silver Dollars That Came Before The Popular Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars Are Worth Today!
In 1794, the first silver dollars were made for US circulation. A look at the silver dollars that came BEFORE the popular Morgan dollars and Peace dollars
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.
The 10 U.S. Coins Every Collector Needs In Their Collection (They’re Less Than $25 Each!)
Love U.S. coins? Me too. On a budget? Me too. I've been collecting US coins since 1992. My picks for the 10 best coins to have in your collection under $25.
How To Build A 20th Century Coin Set Filled With 1900s Coins
A 20th century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes ONE of each coin design from EACH denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun (relatively simple) way to collect U.S. coins!
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).
The Ultimate Error Coin List: A Visual Guide To All Types Of U.S. Mint Mistakes & Their Values
What are error coins? How much are coin mistakes worth? See all of the error coins that can be found in your pocket change - common coin mistakes are currently in circulation! I'll show you what to look for in your spare change. Plus a list of rare mint error coins that are harder to find but worth a lot of money!
Eisenhower Dollar Coins: How To Identify Blue vs. Brown Ikes AND Variety 1 vs. Variety 2 Bicentennial Dollars
Eisenhower dollars, which were made from 1971 to 1978, represent one of the most achievable coin sets to complete thanks to relatively high mintages and a small number of different dates that you'll have to collect.
How To Determine Your Coin Collecting Goals As A Beginner
Here are some tips for setting fun goals for your coin collection -- no matter how large or small it might be -- even if you never really thought of yourself as a 'coin collector'.
The 3 Different Types Of Coin Strikes …And How To Tell Them Apart
Coin Strike Types - There are 3 different kinds of coin strikes produced at the United States Mint. See what they are and when they are used.
U.S. Coin Identifier: Get To Know The Important Parts Of A Coin (Diagrams + Photos)
Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.
Coin Mintage Numbers… What Are They? Why Do They Matter?
The mintage number of a coin simply refers to how many coins were struck by the Mint. It does not refer to how many coins still exist. Here's how to use mintage numbers to determine a coin's value and rarity.
Coin Varieties vs. Error Coins: How They’re Different & What They’re Worth
U.S. coin errors and varieties can be confusing to tell apart. How are variety coins and error coins different? Why does it matter? What are these unusual coins worth? Here's everything you need to know about errors and varieties in coin collecting.