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- A Brief History Of The United States Mint - Part 1
by Mike Taylor. If you are new to collecting U.S. coins one of the first things you should learn is where the coins were minted. Many people can’t name the current mint facilities producing coins today let alone locations that are no longer in operation.
Furthermore, while each mint location shares unique characteristics each one also performs special functions specific to that location.
Overview of the ... products, articles, news
- A Brief History Of The United States Mint - Part 2
by Mike Taylor. Despite objections from many leaders over centralizing coin production in 1792 Congress created the US Mint. Since Philadelphia was the nation's capital at the time it was only fitting that the mint would be located there so work began at 7th Street and 631 Filbert Street on the set of buildings that would be known as "Ye Olde Mint".
Coins were authorized by Congress to be made from copper, si... products, articles, news
- How Is A 1963 Half Dollar Coin Valued
by Douglas Taylor. Between 1948 and 1963 the silver half dollar was known as the Franklin Half Dollar and on one side could be seen a picture of Benjamin Franklin and on the reverse side was the Liberty Bell with a small eagle. At the time of it first being minted this coin was required to have a small eagle to the right of the Liberty Bell by law. But what is ironic is that Benjamin Franklin actually opposed the... products, articles, news
- Rare Coin Appraisers and Coin Collecting
by Jimmy Wilson. Coin collecting has been a favorite form of collecting for centuries. From the very beginning of time, once coins were used as a means of trading a token for goods, coins have evolved with a certain mystic that continues today. Every person that has ever held a coin has marveled at the detail a coin provides, finding and holding on to those coins that appear different is like finding a buried tre... products, articles, news
- Coveted Coins From America's Past
by Victor Epand. For all those who are interested in American History, antique American coins are a great source of information. These coins were designed and manufactured keeping in mind the prevailing situation and social system of America and therefore, they give a fine glimpse of American civilization of the past. Antique American coins are found in many well known museums.
Old America was ruled by many inte... products, articles, news
- Doll Collecting - How To Determine A Vintage Doll's Value
by Katharine Swan. Do you have vintage dolls packed away in a closet somewhere, saved from your mother's childhood or perhaps your own? If so, it's time to break them out -- they might be worth something. However, one of the worst things you can do is to buy a doll values book, look up your dolls, and take to heart whatever the book says. It is important to realize that many things go into determining the value ... products, articles, news
- Board Games With Collectors Editions
by Victor Epand. A majority of people alive today consider themselves collectors of either one thing or another, and nearly anything is possible to be collected. Board games are absolutely no exception and can actually prove to be one of the more exciting things that collectors can pursue. When a collector decides to pursue a board game collection, they are usually confronted with an interesting challenge. Many b... products, articles, news
- Vintage Dolls And Collecting - Are Your Childhood Keepsakes Worth Money?
by Katharine Swan. Most of us went through a period of spring-cleaning as we got older, where we threw out all of the toys that we were "too old for" anymore. If you're lucky, your mother (or just your good sense) kept you from doing this -- and if you are really lucky, these vintage dolls are now thought of as collector's items.
But how do you know what these childhood keepsakes are worth? Dig out your dolls an... products, articles, news
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