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Collecting Liberty Head Nickels In the late 1880s, the United States Mint began looking into replacing the Shield nickel, the first five-cent piece that was struck from 1866 to 1883 and composed of 75 … read more

1955 Double Die Penny The 1955 Double Die Penny is one of the most famous and sought-after error coins in American numismatics. Known for its distinctive doubling of the date and inscriptions on the o … read more

What Is a Mint Mark on a Penny? A mint mark on a penny is a small letter that indicates the U.S. Mint location where the coin was produced. Common mint marks include "P" for Philadelphia, "D" for Denv … read more

Eisenhower Dollar Value and Collectibility In 1971, following legislation passed the prior year, the U.S. Mint began issuing a $1 coin for the first time since 1935 when the Peace dollar series ended. … read more

How to Use a Coin Price Guide to Understand What Your Coin Is Worth? One of the most common questions we get is: “How much is my coin worth?” It’s a fair question, but not an easy on … read more