Philadelphia is the main US mint, striking "circulating" coinage and proof coins. Production of the silver Washington quarter era dates from 1932 to 1964. Missing only one year - 1933; Philadelphia struck 1.8 bullion silver quarters. A date run of Philadelphia silver quarters is an interesting ...
Beware that the US Mint does not allow direct purchase of American Gold Buffalo coins from them. Instead, these coins are distributed to the qualifying banks and brokerage houses. These institutions will buy these gold coins in bulk at above the market value, a slight premium. American Buffalo ...
The US Mint produced theFranklin half-dollar seriesfrom 1948 to 1963 based on John R. Sinnock’s design, but sculptor Gilroy Roberts finished the task after the primary designer passed away. The idea of putting the most beloved Founding Father on the coin obverse came from then-mint director...
Over the years, Lincoln pennies kept the obverse look, but their composition and reverse design were changed several times. Initially, these coins contained copper, but that was changed in 1943 when the US Mint minted them of steel. Since 1982, they have been made of copper-plated zinc. Rel...
The US Mint is among the most advanced mints worldwide but still makes mistakes. The result is error coins with an appearance that deviates from the standard. Interestingly, collectors highly appreciate these pieces and are often prepared to set aside serious money to get one of them. It is ...
Since these proof coins were of the highest quality, their value is slightly higher than the others from this series. Typically, you need to set aside about one dollar for a specimen in average condition. On the other hand, coins in the mint state can cost up to $850, depending on the...
There are four sizes of gold Krugerrands, and these come in two strike formats—bullion and proof. Let’s look at these different types of Krugerrands in greater detail below. Four Sizes of Gold Krugerrands The South African Mint produces four different types of Krugerrands, each representing...
Year of Issue: 2016 Denomination: Gold 10¢ (USD) Mintmark: W (West Point) Mintage: 124,885 Alloy: .9999 Fine Gold Weight: 0.10 oz Diameter: 16.50 mm Thickness: 1.19 mm Edge: Reeded OBV Designer: Adolph A. Weinman REV Designer: Adolph A. Weinman Quality: Uncirculated*...
Mint by PresidentThomas Jefferson. He began his tenure as a menial laborer, and it wasn’t until 1807 that Reich was released from his indentured servitude and promoted to the position of Assistant Engraver (mainly due to Chief EngraverRobert Scot’sfailing eyesight). Tasked by Mint Director...
Production of Jefferson nickels began in 1938, and they are among the most famous coins of the US Mint to this day. They got their name based on the third American president Thomas Jefferson’s bust shown on the obverse. The estimated 1954 nickel value depends on the condition, mint mark,...