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The Lasting Legacy of the Roman Denarius - Numismatic News
WEBMay 23, 2019 · Learn about the origin, evolution and influence of the Roman denarius, a silver coin that was the footprint of history for centuries. Discover how the denarius became the penny, the dinar, the denar and more, and how its value was debased over time.
Major Error Discovered on Kanaka‘ole Quarter - Numismatic News
WEBJul 20, 2023 · A major clashed die variety with the name "EDITH" standing out on George Washington's profile has been found on a 2023-P quarter. The coin features the indigenous Hawaiian composer and cultural preservationist Edith …
Rare 1982-D Small Date Copper Found - Numismatic News
WEBDec 23, 2016 · A Minnesota collector discovered a 1982-D Small Date cent struck on a copper-alloy planchet, a rare variety among the eight possible combinations of 1982 cents. Learn how to identify and weigh this coin and its differences from the …
Series 2017 $1 Federal Reserve Notes hard to find
WEBNov 27, 2018 · The web page discusses the low circulation and the possible replacement of the facsimile signature of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the series 2017 $1 bills. It also explains the meaning of the date on the paper money and invites collectors to …
Edges tell the story for authenticating - Numismatic News
WEBDec 30, 2008 · Learn how to identify the edge types and features of coins to authenticate them. The article covers plain, lettered, reeded, engrailed, and ornamented edges, and their variations and clues.
Collectors Find Duplicated Federal Reserve Note Serial Numbers
WEBJan 12, 2021 · A team of collectors has found six matched pairs of 2013 $1 notes with the same serial numbers from different printings in Washington and Fort Worth. Learn how they did it, why it is rare and interesting, and see examples …
Keep an eye on 1945-S full-step nickel - Numismatic News
WEBAug 16, 2010 · While the 1945-S continues to be priced at levels that would seem to reflect its mintage with an MS-60 at $5 and an MS-65 at $14, the amazing thing seems to be that in MS-65 with full steps it is the key with a price of $250. That could change, but for now the 1945-S is the date to watch in MS-65 with full steps.
Cents look like copper coating is missing - Numismatic News
WEBSep 18, 2017 · A collector asks about six pennies that have no copper coating at all. An expert suggests possible causes and explains how to examine the coins.
Lincoln Cent Errors Discovered in Virginia - Numismatic News
WEBJan 14, 2022 · Error-variety coin dealer Ken Potter describes the discovery of Rim-To-Rim Die Crack errors in 2021 Lincoln cents from Virginia. He explains the die stages, rarity, and value of this variety and shows images of the coins.