X-Liberty Seated & Earlier Dollar Coins
Explore Liberty Seated / Seated Liberty and EARLIER silver dollars (1794–1873). Find current values, key dates, rare mint errors, and expert tips to grade classic early dollar coins.
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Lady Liberty Coin Facts – The Many Faces Of Miss Liberty On U.S. Coins And The Current Value Of Those Coins
Throughout the entire history of U.S. coins, Lady Liberty has been featured on some of the most popular ones. Here are examples of several coins featuring Miss Liberty and their current values. You'll get a good feel for how each Lady Liberty coin has evolved and changed from the ones before it.
11 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins… Right Now!
The hobby of coin collecting is growing - with more and more people discovering how rewarding collecting coins is! I began collecting coins in the early 1990s - and I'm still finding new reasons to collect coins. I love that I can enjoy a hobby that costs very little and yet offers so much enjoyment. Here are my top 11 reasons why you should start collecting coins today!
Tips For Collecting Early American Coins From The 1700s And 1800s + Early U.S. Coin Values & Historical Trends
Collect old coins? Early American coins (from 1793 to about 1839) have been highly demanded among coin 'type' collectors for generations. Here's a little about the value of early U.S. coins today, compared with their historical values from decades past.
5 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins Now
There's never been a better time to begin coin collecting as a hobby. I've been collecting coins since 1992, and I'm going to share with you the reasons I think you'll enjoy it too.
How Selling Old Coins Can Help You Afford To Buy New Coins For Your Coin Collection
Want to buy new coins for your collection but short on money? Selling old coins may help you afford new coins, but be sure to read these expert tips first.
What’s The Most Expensive Coin Ever Sold?
If you haven't heard the interesting story about the most expensive coin ever sold, you're in for a treat. Learn about the first silver dollar ever minted in the United States.
Buying Back The Coin I Lost: One Coin Collector’s Story Of Seller’s Remorse
Coin collectors always have a story about the coin they lost, coins that they either once had but sold and wish they had back, or coins they saw for sale but passed up because they were looking for a better deal – or simply couldn’t afford the coin. I have had a similar experience.
Time For A New Hobby? A Comparison Of Coin Collecting With 5 Other Popular Hobbies
Looking for a new hobby? Here are 5 hobbies you might want to try -- see how they compare to coin collecting! Why collect coins? Sometimes, furthering your appreciation of the hobby you love means taking a step back and considering what drew you to it in the first place and what keeps you there today.
Find Out Who Once Had The Only Complete Collection Of United States Coins!
Did you know that a complete collection of United States coin was once made? Find out who did it and what it took to collect every regular-issue U.S. coin ever made!
What Are Fantasy Coins? Here’s Everything You Want To Know…
What are fantasy coins? That largely depends who you're talking to. However, fantasy coins commonly refer to coins that have been created to replicate coins that could have been made but never were.
The Fascinating Story Of The Rare 1804 Draped Bust Dollar & How To Spot Fake 1804 Silver Dollars
The 1804 Bust silver dollar is one of the top 3 most popular U.S. rare coins ever made. Only 15 are known to exist.
Why U.S. Dollar Coins Are Not Circulating
Why don't we use dollar coins instead of dollar bills? The U.S. Mint has been trying for decades to get Americans to grow fond of using the dollar coin for everyday purchases. After all, coins last longer than paper money -- by many decades. Also, coins are easy to recycle. Dollar coins are also easier to use with vending machines. Do you use dollar coins? Or do you save them?