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With the recent reports on fake PCGS and NGC slabs it's important for a collector not to forget the raw fake and counterfeit coins on the market. Here is our coin guide to help United States coin collectors identify fakes by comparing them with side by side pictures. Read Guide
Leonard Raymond and Stan Lacks of Plymouth Mass., found an interesting difference of the scissortailed flycatcher on the reverse of the 2008 Oklahoma State Quarter. It appears to be an 'auxiliary wing' under the normal right wing of the bird. Coin World reports it as a sizable die break. CoinWorld.com
By Eric Von Klinger, Coin World Staff
'Auxiliary Wing' 2008 State Quarter
Where Are The Silver Eagle Mint Marks Located?
Posted on 3/30/2008
The mint mark locations on proof and business strike American Silver Eagles (ASE) is often confused, and explained incorrectly. If you think you know all the facts, read this article to see if you really know the facts. Read Article
Bad Coin Investments and Why You Shouldn't Collect Them
From Susan Headley, aboutcoinscom
Posted By Daniel Malone April 2, 2008
A must read article with the following information:
#1 Worst Coin Investment - TV Shopping Show Dealers and "Mints"
#2 Worst Coin Investment - National Collector's Mint
#3 Worst Coin Investment - Franklin Mint & Kin
#4 Worst Coin Investment - Spurious Sets
#5 Worst Coin Investment - Coins With Crap on Them
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Spooned Coins
January 09, 2008 -- It's been quite some time since we have had a discussion on "spooned coins" but one recently came in from Jennifer Cheshier that is a bit different than any we've seen so far. In most cases "spooned" coins -- all of which many not actually have been "spooned" but have similar effects -- have a rim that overlaps upon itself as if metal from the edge and rims had been rolled over into the fields and designs, on both sides of the coin. In this one the "roll over" is only on the obverse. Read More
1792 Half Disme Or First Flowing Hair Half Dime?
Posted April 11, 2007
By Daniel Malone
The 1792 Half Disme was the first coin to be minted by the United States. It was decided that the coin be called a Half Disme (pronounced as "deem") after the decimal system, and is smaller than a dime but slightly larger than a 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime. Nonetheless, most numismatist consider it nothing more than a pattern coin, or 'test pieces', if you will, for the new U.S. Government. However, evidence suggest these coins where much more than patterns, but actual U.S. coinage. READ "The Case For Half Disme As Circulated Coinage
The Latest Issue Of Die Variety News Magazine Is Now Available
Posted April 30, 2008
Volume 3/ No. 3 of Die Variety News Magazine is now available in PDF for FREE. This is an invaluable resource on the latest die varieties, and your can read it online or print your own copy. Highlights of this issue include: 1988 Lincoln Memorial Cent with Rev. of 1989 transitional die variety, 2004-D Roosevelt Dime anomaly analysis, Wyoming State Quarter DDR's, and much more, all accompanied with full color and detailed photo analysis. Down load your copy here Die Variety News Magazine
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Can You Tell If Your Silver Dollar Is Fake?
Posted on 4/20/2008 by Daniel Malone
NGC Confirms Major Hub Variety of 2008-W Silver Eagles
Posted April 20,2008
Information and pictures courtesy and as posted on NGC.com
NGC has confirmed that 2008-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles were struck with two different reverse types. Many are aware that Silver Eagles issued in 2008 show numerous subtle modifications to their design. NGC has now identified 2008-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles struck using reverse dies of the pre-modification style, or reverse type of 2007. Read Report
National Museum of American History Updates Preservation of National Numismatic Collection
Posted on 3/17/2008
NGC has designed a custom holder to house the 200 rarest, most famous, and unique American coins in the Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History today announced a pilot project to assess the use of protective coin holders for the National Numismatic Collection housed at the museum. The 200 most rare, unique and famous American coins in the collection will be placed into customized plastic holders that will allow greater access to coins while improving their protection. Read Article
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How To Grade Morgan Dollars
Posted April 27,2008 by Daniel Malone
Want to grade your Morgan Dollar? Visit our new grading page with over 25 pictures and descriptions to help you grade America's most popular coin. You can view grades from FR02 to MS67. View Guide
Silver Fish Scales
Posted April 27,2008 by Daniel Malone
Fish scale, Trime or three cent silver piece, whatever you want to call it, was once used a coinage in America. The Three Cent Silver coin is a unique and rare, but considering its low mintages, the coin is under-valued. Learn more about them with the facts, pictures, and descriptions... Three Cent Silver
Our Gold Facts And Pictures Guides Now Completed
Posted April 30, 2008
Check out our United States Gold Facts and Picture Guides where you can learn important facts about American gold coins from the $1 Princess Head to the St. Gaudens Eagle $20. We are constantly updating these pages so check back often for new material. U.S. Gold Guides
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1838-O A Rare Mystery
By David L. Ganz, Numismatic News
May 06, 2008
The 1838-O half dollar is a genuine rarity, with only 20 pieces struck and the fate, 170 years after striking, of just about a dozen known pieces in existence leaves some unaccounted for. I've liked this coin for many years and made it a centerpiece of my new book that Krause is publishing in July, "Profitable Coin Collecting."
More than 50 public auction sales of this coin are of record, some over a hundred years ago. The Mickley sale in 1867 by Woodward saw the coin offered as Lot 1782 and the selling price of $2.75. The same coin was acquired by J. P. Clemens and when Edward Coogan sold his collection in 1878. Lot 159 contained the same coin and brought $15.
The Sad Reality Of The U.S. Counterfeit Coin Trade
Fake Trade and Morgan Dollars get's most of the press, but what about fake Indian and Large Cents? Do you know if you have a fake in your collection? The reason I ask, and what makes this sad, is aboutcoins.com reports "And anyway, these guys claim they don't sell singles. They're self-proclaimed "replica wholesalers" and it's not their fault if other people misrepresent their merchandise. They claim they're merely filling a demand in the marketplace."
What this means, is people are still not educated enough, and are still buying this worthless junk, and some of these fake coins might be, or almost have to be, housed along side other U.S. Coins, in someone's collection. I encourage you to click the link at the end of this article, and look at some fake Indian and Large Cents pictures, and pictures of a storehouse with bags of fake coins and artifacts.
Lincoln Cent Values Show Sharp Increases
Posted May 14, 2008 by Daniel Malone
It has already begun, on the eve of the Lincoln Cent's 100th birthday, values have dramatically increased over the last eight months according to Coin World Coin Values. Now is the time to buy before it's too late!
The greatest increases have been realized for the semi-key dates, but not only have semi-key dates increased, but certain key dates have also shown sharp increases. For instance, A 1924-D in G4 had a Book Value (BV) of $18.00 in Sept. 2007, but for May 2008 it has increased to $50.00! Read entire article and see current Lincoln Cent values
