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Discover the most valuable Franklin half dollars from 1948 to 1963! Learn how to spot rare mint errors, key dates, Full Bell Lines, and what your 90% silver halves are worth today.

Clipped Planchet

4 Types Of Clipped Planchet Error Coins & How Much They’re Worth [A Must-Read If You Have Coins With Straight- Or Crescent-Shaped Edges]

Find a coin with a straight edge or a crescent-shaped edge? It may be a clipped planchet error coin that was mis-cut at the Mint! See the 4 types of clipped planchet error coins, how they're made, and how much they're worth.

What Does FBL Mean? See Why FBL Franklin Half Dollars Are In Demand!

Wondering what is a FBL Franklin Half Dollar? Well, FBL is a coin grading term. It refers to Full Bell Lines -- those horizontal lines seen banding the Liberty Bell on the reverse of the Franklin half dollar coins. See how FBL Franklin half dollars are different from non-FBL Franklins, and the value of FBL Franklin half dollars vs. non-FBL Franklin halves.

A Guide To Cud Error Coin Values: What Are Die Cud Error Coins? How Much Are Cuds On Coins Worth? Find Out Here…

Have a coin with a flat, raised blob near the rim? It's called a die cud error coin! Cuds on coins are really neat. Here's a helpful guide for collecting rare and valuable die cud error coins.

Off-Metal Error Coins

Rare Off-Metal Coins (aka Wrong Planchet Error Coins) – See How Much Coin Planchet Errors Are Worth

Off-metal coins (or wrong planchet coins) are rare coin errors that were created by the US Mint. See examples of wrong planchet error coins (also known as off-metal error coins) and how much these coin planchet errors are worth.

Repunched Mintmark

Repunched Mint Marks: What To Look For, How Much They’re Worth, And How These Error Coins Are Different From Dual Mintmarks, Over Mintmarks & Doubled Dies

Repunched mint marks are error coins that are worth a lot of money. They would make a great addition to your coin collection. See how repunched mintmarks are different from doubled dies and. overmintmarks. And how much repunched mint marks are worth today.

off-centered coins

Off-Center Error Coins: Are They Rare and How Much Are They Worth?

Off-center coins are rare... but not impossible to find! See photo examples of off-center error coins + The value of off-center coins, based on percent off-center.

The Value Of Old Coins Found In Pocket Change (Old Pennies, Quarters, Silver Dollars & Other Coins From The 1900s)

Got old coins? They're still easy to find in your pocket change. What's an old coin's value today? I'll show you how to find the value of old coins that you have -- just use this comprehensive list for coins made between 1900 and 2000.

Answers To Your Questions About Strange Coins: Tokens, Big Coins, Tiny Coins, Two-Headed Coins, Blank Coins & Colored Coins

Got any strange coins or tokens? Unusual looking coins do sometimes have value. Here are answers to the most common questions about odd looking coins.

5 Reasons To Collect Silver Half Dollars (And Why They’re Better Than Collecting Silver Dollars!)

Here are 5 reasons you may want to jump on the silver half dollar bandwagon.

Here’s A Great Way To Collect Old Silver Coins: Buy Silver Mint Sets

Silver mint sets are great collectibles that contain old silver coins in uncirculated grades.

Coin Buyers Beware! Deceptive Coin Advertising Words & Phrases To Watch Out For

It is not uncommon to find a misrepresentations in coin advertising. some coin ads attempt to lure unsuspecting buyers into purchasing coins 'rare coins' which are actually quite common. And some coins are worth far less than the ad wants you to believe. Here's what to watch for in terms of deceptive coin advertising.

Fun Ways To Collect Coins: Which One Describes The Type Of Coin Collector You Are?

Determining which type of coin collector you are will make it easier to find coin collecting clubs and what sort of coin catalogs and magazines to buy or subscribe to.