Bullion Shark's Coin Blog

Rare No Mint Mark Proof Coins Modern Proof coins that were struck at the San Francisco Mint, as most Proof coinage has been since 1968, normally bear an “S” mint mark. A small number of these coin … read more

1943-1942-S Wartime Lincoln Cent Despite being one of the most widely collected American coin series,  Lincoln cents continue to provide fertile ground for the discovery by collectors and … read more

The Most Expensive Peace Dollars  If you happened to stumble across a Peace Dollar and are wondering what the value is, keep reading to find out everything you need to know about this valuabl … read more

Laura Gardin Fraser Washington American Women Quarter If you collect American coins, you likely have heard of Laura Gardin Fraser. She was an acclaimed and prolific early 20 th century sculptor and co … read more

Who is on Half Dollar Coin? Until 1948 no real person had appeared on the fifty-cent coin or  half dollar. That was in keeping with a longstanding tradition in American coinage that began … read more