A lot of people (including numismatists) think the U.S. Cent is wothless and advocate eliminating it. In relationship to our economy this like...
Hi and Good Luck with your coin Collection. I'm still trying to collect those elusive 1935 (my birthyear) silver coins. The ones I still need are...
The following link is not what this post is about: http://www.amazon.com/U-S-Money-Bubble-Gum-Coins/dp/B002HEK1QU But, an odd (by free...
Wire Rim Coins. Before you dive into the depth and breadth of this subject, let's open the Numismatic Terms Dictionary, find wire rim and read the...
I got a chance to wander through my 2010 North American Coins today (9/18/09) and reviewed some coins: Variety 1 and Variety 2 Indian Head Cents...
and all other you other Coin Talk members and moderators for wishing me a Happy Birthday here and via my email...:high5: Clinker
"Wire Money," an early type of Russian coinage, was produced from 980 A.D. to 1718 A. D. Rolls of wire (bronze, silver and gold) were sent to the...
Why a Carson City Mint? Before silver was discovered in Carson County, Utah Territory, Abraham Curry founded Carson City (named by Curry in...
High Relief. What? A glance in any dictionary gives you this: Noun high relief A form of classical sculpture in which forms extend from the...
Are you one of those who looks for coins in the usual places (couch, public telephone and vending machine change returns, beaches, etc.)? You are...
Well, it happened. I thought it would be a simple thing to do. Wow, was I wrong! You remember me telling you about adding a collection of series...
Are you a sports fan? Have a favorite team (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, etc.)? College or Pro? Have a favorite player...
Hi! Most of you know my main coin collecting ambition is to own all the silver coins dated 1935 (my birthyear) produced by every country of the...
RHYME OF THE AMERICAN CENT That large Cent, you know the Copper coin bearing Liberty, the one my grandpa had saved in a Mason jar for me, in...
The first silver coin of Macau (traditional Chinese "Macao") was the 1952 Five Patacas. I want to provide some of the history of Macau/Macao so...
Found a photo of a coin die used during the ancient days of Rome (Tiberius) when the minter needed a strong arm, patience, a heavy hammer and the...
Many countries, including micro nations, have authorized the minting of coins bearing the Olympic Rings and/or an artist's rendition of an Olympic...
Guess what? Here is a bit of trivia about Mozambique that you collectors of coins bearing a weapon or weapons on them might enjoy. Take a look...
The following two people have two things in common: JAMES EARLE FRASER HERMON A. MACNEIL What are they? HINT: One thing has to do with...
It takes two coins to bring this TRIVIA Post to you. When WWI ended, Poland found itself without a viable seaport. The one at Danzig had been a...
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