This is a 1954-S Jefferson nickel that features the S mintmark punched over a D mintmark. It is one of the key varieties in the Jefferson nickel series and is listed in the Cherrypicker’s Guide as FS 5c-033. This coin is in Fine condition is a Stage B coin and was found in a solid […]

This 1940-S Lincoln cent shows a very nice retained cud on the reverse. This happens when a portion of the die breaks off during striking, resulting in the metal flowing into the space where the broken die portion was. These are not too often found in the wild and in this case it was found […]

At this time of year, as numismatists we have much to be thankful for. For starters, thanks for all of the wonderful family as many of us got started in this fantastic hobby as a result of some family member handing down or purchasing a coin that kindled the fire we know as coin collecting. Thanks […]

There so much history in US currency. Sometimes its great just to take minute and review all the pieces that make up our notes. For more detailed info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_one-dollar_bill

There is a special coin collector in your life. You want to get them something they would really enjoy, but what? For the non-collecting world this can be quite a difficult problem. What to get someone who enjoys looking at pennies under a microscope or what to get a young one who thinks it would […]