04
Jun
The Significance of the 1876 Seated Liberty Silver Dime in Numismatics
The concentration on the Liberty seated type would be about the contrast of these two seated types of Liberty por...
04
Jun
The Legacy of James Fred “Pop” McKale: A Commemorative Study
Through the years, American institutions of higher learning have followed the path of Olympus. They have educated...
24
May
The 1807 Great Britain 1/2 Penny Copper Piece: Historical Significance and Numismatic Value
A crown is on the countermark on the obverse below the bust. The countermark in the upright corner indicates with...
24
May
The 1876-CC Seated Liberty Half Dollar: A Study of Rarity and Beauty
Between January 1, 1876, and the end of the business day on March 30, silver bullion, with a combined value of $1...
24
May
An In-depth Study of the 1804 Draped Bust Dollar
The 1804 dollar. The Trade dollars struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1884 and 1885 were all produced under ident...
24
May
The Significance and Value of the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Graded MS62
The United States of America swiftly decided to issue and circulate the 50-cent piece because of public interest,...
24
May
The 1892 Columbian Exposition: A Comprehensive Analysis
The enthusiasm and unprecedented renown that Chicago and the Exposition attracted immediately prompted the city t...
24
May
The Barber Guide to the Silver Apocalypse Coins
After the Trade Dollar incident, George T. Morgan started working closely with Assistant Engraver Charles E. Barb...
24
May
The History and Significance of the 1880-S Morgan Dollar
The Bland-Allison Act mandated a new silver trade dollar to increase exports of American products. The new coin u...
24
May
Valuable Collectible: 1955 Silver Ingot from New York U.S. Assay Office
The last ever commemorative New York U.S. Assay Office 1,000-ounce ingot was strike number one and made from .999...
24
May
Exploring the History of Copper Tokens
Copper coins later became widely used in Britain during the occupation of the Romans as small change, exchange-st...
16
May
O’Brien Rare Coin Review: Charles I, Cities of Refuge – Bandon Bridge, Octagonal Farthing
Date: c. 1647
Description:
Charles I, Southern Cities of Refuge, Bandon Bridge octagonal farthing (copper)
Weight: 2.32g
Diameter: 14...
