Bullion Shark's Coin Blog

The 1861 Confederate Half Dollar: Civil War Relic The 1861 Confederate Half Dollar is one of American numismatics' most storied rarities, with authentic original specimens valued in the six-figure ran … read more

1955 "Bugs Bunny" Franklin Half and Other Franklin Errors The Bugs Bunny Franklin Half refers to a dramatic die clash error affecting certain 1955 Philadelphia Franklin half dollars, creating the appe … read more

1895 Proof Morgan Dollar: "King of Morgan Dollars" The 1895 Morgan Dollar is a proof-only issue with no circulation strikes produced, making it one of the rarest and most coveted coins in the Morgan D … read more

1792 Half Disme: America's First Half Dime The 1792 Half Disme represents one of America's earliest silver coinage experiments, with values ranging from approximately $25,000 in lower circulated grade … read more

The 1793 Chain Cent: The Nation's First Penny The 1793 Chain Cent represents America's first circulating one-cent coin, produced during the inaugural year of U.S. Mint operations. Values typically ran … read more