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The U.S. Mint was founded in 1792 and began striking coins that year. The first quarter dollars were not issued until 1796 because the Spanish-American coins denominated in Reales still circulated a … read more

Ancient coinsAncient coins have been a numismatic favorite for centuries, appealing in particular to those with a strong interest in history. Surprisingly, apart from high-grade, rarer issues and go … read more

The two most popular and widely collected classic silver dollars are Morgan dollars and Peace dollars.Morgan dollar valuesLike other coins, the values of Morgan Dollars are determined by the scarcit … read more

The Indian Head Penny was a very popular penny during its mintage years and was minted for a long period of time. It had multiple weights, compositions, and designs. The coin was minted from … read more

In the New Testament in the Gospels of Luke and Mark is one of the most famous passages of the Bible that has come to be known as “the lesson of the widow’s mite." It is about a poor widow who offer … read more