Archive for April, 2012
In Honor of George Washington
When is a half dollar coin equal to $15? The answer is simple! When it is the 1982 George Washington commemorative half dollar! Yes, this coin designed by Elizabeth Jones, Chief Sculptor and Engraver of the US mint, contains silver and copper alloy in the ratio of 9:1. Hence the total weight of silver present [...]
The Historically Significant Buffalo Nickels
The U.S. Mint minted Buffalo Nickels from 1913 to 1938. These coins featured images which have become iconic representations of Americana and have become widely collected. Although rare issues and some error coins can be very expensive, moderately worn examples present a great value for beginning collectors looking for an intriguing series to pursue. The [...]
Two Types For Double Eagles
Collectors know that there are Two Types for Double Eagles. These twenty dollar coins came about during the Gold Coinage Act of 1849 that changed the country’s monetary system for good. Both types are very collectible and pursued with great enthusiasm. One of the gold double eagles features Liberty on one side with the 13 [...]