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History and Significance The 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most coveted key-date coins in American numismatics. Struck in Denver, this dime had a limited mintage of only 264,000 pieces, making it the lowest mintage in the entire Mercury...

What Are 90% Silver Junk Coins? "Junk silver" might sound misleading, but it’s anything but trash. This term simply refers to circulated U.S. coins, mainly dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted before 1965 that contain 90% silver. They’re called "junk"...

In the midst of World War II, the United States faced a critical shortage of copper, a metal essential for manufacturing ammunition and other military equipment. To conserve copper for the war effort, the U.S. Mint made a significant change...

A Peaceful Start to a New Era The 1921 Peace Dollar isn’t just another silver coin. It’s a symbol of hope, minted to commemorate the end of World War I. Designed by Anthony de Francisci, this stunning silver dollar introduced...

Global Factors That Influence Golds Price Gold acts as both a signal and a shield. Its price doesn't move in isolation; it reflects global confidence, monetary policy, and geopolitical risk. Understanding what moves gold is essential for any serious investor...

When the U.S. Mint introduced the Lincoln Wheat Cent in 1909 to honor the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, it sparked one of the first coin design controversies in American history. The spotlight? A tiny set of initials: "V.D.B." Background...

Carson City Morgan Dollars: The Silver Legends of the American West The Carson City Morgan Dollar isn't just a coin—it's a tangible relic of the Wild West, minted from silver extracted from the legendary Comstock Lode With the distinctive “CC”...

Key Takeaways On The 1895 Morgan Dollar Philadelphia is proof only in 1895, about 880 proofs were struck and far fewer survive. Branch mint totals were 450,000 for 1895-O and 400,000 for 1895-S, both scarce in higher grades and often...