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Copper Composition 1943 Lincoln Cent (Fri, 30 Oct 2020)
The headline reads: “If you still have this coin you are now rich!” Don’t you love it? This and the subsequent subheadline “The coins in your pocket could be worth thousands!” were posted to Yahoo.com on Oct. 20. The coin … Continue reading → The post Copper Composition 1943 Lincoln Cent appeared first on Numismatic News.
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The Bechtler Legacy In American Numismatics (Thu, 29 Oct 2020)
In 1829, Christopher Bechtler and his son August left Baden, Germany, and emigrated to Philadelphia, where they opened a business as a goldsmith and watchmaker. In 1830, the family moved to Rutherfordton, in western North Carolina. At the time, Rutherfordton … Continue reading → The post The Bechtler Legacy In American Numismatics appeared first on Numismatic News.
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1797 Large Cents and the Nichols Find (Tue, 27 Oct 2020)
Some coins are important not because they are tougher than expected but because they are more available than might be expected. When that happens there is usually a good reason, which then makes for a very good story. The 1797 … Continue reading → The post 1797 Large Cents and the Nichols Find appeared first on Numismatic News.
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Business Strike v. Commemorative Coins (Mon, 26 Oct 2020)
How can I tell when a coin is collectible or if a coin is a commemorative? Coins can be both commemorative and collectible. You may be looking to differentiate between what may be a circulating commemorative versus a typical business … Continue reading → The post Business Strike v. Commemorative Coins appeared first on Numismatic News.
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