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41. The 1943 Copper Cent, an Off-metal Treasure
(Blog: Coin History)
... coins like the 1943 Copper Cent exist because of it. 1943 Lincoln Cents The bulk of Lincoln cents that were struck during 1943 were zinc-coated steel cents that over time became known as “steelies.” ...
Created on 30 November 2021
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42. The Buffalo Nickel, Another Iconic American Coin
(Blog: Coin History)
... a new nickel. The Lincoln cent had premiered in 1909, and new Mint Director Andrew Abram wasn’t happy with its design. He wanted to seek congressional approval for a redesign by the sculptor James Earle ...
Created on 31 March 2021
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43. The History of U.S. National Bank Notes
(Blog: Currency)
... of standard. The genesis of our modern currency was the National Bank Act which President Lincoln signed into law in 1863. This created the United States National Banking System, a prototype of what we ...
Created on 26 February 2021
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44. Mint Marks: What Difference Does a Letter Make?
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
... as Franklin half dollars or Lincoln Wheat cents pay close attention to mint marks because there can be an enormous difference in value due to a small mint mark. If you’re interested in collecting sets ...
Created on 30 November 2020
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45. Barber Coins - Affordable and Enjoyable Coin Collecting
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
For people who have an interest in coin collecting but don’t know where to begin, one common recommendation everyone gives is to search out Lincoln cents. There are so many different varieties of this ...
Created on 30 May 2020
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46. How Did the "In God We Trust" Coin Motto Originate
(Blog: Coin History)
... as shall admit such motto. The Mint did not use the motto for every coin, not at first. It was very popular, though. It’s been used on Lincoln cents since 1909, on ten-cent coins since 1916, and on all ...
Created on 29 February 2020
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47. What Are Doubled Die Coins?
(Blog: Coin History)
... tilted. The 1955 Lincoln Cent The most notable example of doubled die coins are 1955 Lincoln cent errors. The doubling on this die affected the date (1955) and the inscriptions (“Liberty” and “In ...
Created on 23 December 2019
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48. What Are Off-Metal Coins?
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
... the Lincoln cent that year was zinc-coated steel. In 1943, the U.S. government had substituted zinc-coated steel for copper to mint cents because copper had been allocated for other war purposes. There ...
Created on 26 November 2019
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49. Early American Coins: Baltimore Coins
(Blog: Coin History)
Have you considered collecting early American coins? Since there were relatively few coins minted either in or for the American colonies, they may not be as accessible as Lincoln wheat cents, but they ...
Created on 23 September 2019
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50. Coin Myth #2 - Only Rich People Collect Coins
(Blog: Uncategorized)
... coin collectors started out when they were young collecting Lincoln cents in pocket change. They got a rush when they were able to find one they didn’t have and add it to their collection. Today it’s just ...
Created on 29 June 2019
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51. Coin Myth #1: Old Coins Are The Most Valuable
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
... a full collection of cents - whether Lincoln cents or Indian cents - is a satisfying end goal drives up the value of all cents and the value of rare cents considerably. Condition makes a huge difference ...
Created on 31 May 2019
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52. The Rare, New 2019-W America the Beautiful Quarter Dollars
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
... be getting in your day-to-day financial transactions. It can be very exciting to find collectible coins, whether they are Lincoln Wheat cents, Kennedy half dollars, or these new 2019-W America the Beautiful ...
Created on 30 April 2019
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53. What Are Large Cents?
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
... they themselves went through many forms, including the Flying Eagle, the Indian Head, the Wheat Ears and the more familiar Lincoln Memorial cent. If you would like to add large cents to your collection ...
Created on 25 January 2019
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54. Giving the Gift of Coins
(Blog: Coin Collecting)
... will discover for themselves that there are differences in condition, dates, and mint marks and that these affect coin value, but to begin with the hunt is exciting enough. The Lincoln wheat cent is ...
Created on 19 December 2017
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55. The Maine Penny: A Coin Mystery from History
(Blog: Coin History)
Do you know about the Maine penny? Also known as the Goddard coin, the Maine penny isn’t a penny like the Lincoln Wheat cent but a very old coin that dates to the time of the Norwegian king, Olaf Kyrre, ...
Created on 29 March 2017
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56. The George Washington Quarter Dollar
(Blog: Coin History)
... coins it produced. If you’re American, you know what a Washington quarter looks like, just as you’re familiar with the Lincoln cent. In the low-relief design, Washington faces left, his hair powdered ...
Created on 07 February 2017
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57. U.S. Coins and the Great Depression
(Blog: Coin History)
... dwindled down to next to nothing. Supply was therefore sharply curtailed. In 1931, 24,742,000 Lincoln cents were minted, but in much smaller numbers (a 90% decrease) compared to 1929. A small number of ...
Created on 22 December 2016
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58. The Most Collectible <span class="highlight">Lincoln</span> Wheat Cents
(Blog: Coin History)
Last time we discussed the origins of the 1909 Lincoln cent. This coin has been around for over a hundred years in various forms, and we’ve gotten used to seeing it in purses, on sidewalks, in cup holders ...
Created on 22 November 2016
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59. The Story of the 1909 <span class="highlight">Lincoln</span> Wheat Cent
(Blog: Uncategorized)
Collectors of U.S. coins will no doubt be familiar with the many iterations of the Lincoln cent, but most of the public will go their whole lives without paying any attention to the details of this ubiquitous ...
Created on 28 October 2016
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60. The Story of the 1909 <span class="highlight">Lincoln</span> Wheat Cent
(Blog: Coin History)
Collectors of U.S. coins will no doubt be familiar with the many iterations of the Lincoln cent, but most of the public will go their whole lives without paying any attention to the details of this ubiquitous ...
Created on 28 October 2016
