Bullion Shark's Coin Blog

Mercury Dime Value and HistoryIn 1916, U.S. coinage for the first time ever saw the debut of different designs on each of the three key circulating silver coins used for commerce: the dime, quarter … read more

Roosevelt Dimes Value and Collectibility Once a coin has appeared with the same design for 25 years, the U.S. Mint has the authority to change it without congressional approval thanks to an 189 … read more

The Most Valuable Indian Head PenniesWhether you're new to collecting coins or have a growing collection already, you probably have a few rare pennies among your finds! Some of the most valuable co … read more

The Purchasing Power of Ancient CoinsA question that has often been asked about the ancient coinage of Greece and Rome is what its purchasing power was at the time the ancient coins wer … read more

1909 Penny ValueFirst year of issue coins tend to be more valuable and command greater interest from collectors than other coins in a series, especially if it is a popular, widely collected series lik … read more