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BackgroundMint sets contain two of each type of coin used for commerce in a given year; 1 from Philadelphia and 1 from Denver. Mint Sets are also called “Uncirculated Sets”.The US Mint sold Mint Set … read more

BackgroundIn the 1970’s the Lincoln Cent was made of 95% copper and 5% zinc. The cost of copper was steadily rising, causing the cost of manufacturing Cents to increase significantly. It was imminen … read more

BackgroundThe question is often asked; “Should I get my coin professionally graded?” This presentation is my opinion regarding this subject.I believe most collectors at the current time should use … read more

Two Morgan Dollars Claim the TitleThe 1893-S is a Business Strike coin meant for use in commerce (spending money). Only 100,000 of these coins were minted. The 1895-P is a Proof coin meant for c … read more

The first step toward smart coin collecting is to have a purposeHaving a purpose gets you on the right track. Ask yourself “why am I going to collect coins?” Here are some ideas: As a hobby for pers … read more