We have massive collections of bulk wheat penny bags and other bags of coins including. Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. The penny was one of the first coins made by the u. Theyre perfect for coin collectors on a budget especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Silver american eagles are widely popular and highly collected coins today but their significance is rooted in more than just the sales. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. Three cent silvers 1851 1873 10 cents dimes early half dimes 1792 1837. Us silver coins for sale junk silver, silver eagles money. For values of specific dates and grades for ngccertified united states silver coins, visit the ngc us coin price guide. Silver coins are the very embodiment of honest money. Working primarily as a wholesaler, and attending more than 20 national coin shows and auctions yearly, usc grew into one of the nations leading rare coin companies. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mint sets, and gold and silver coins for coin collecting.
An anthology of poems for young people, with selections from such au. While most people think of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters when they think of us coins, the government has produced varieties allowing the collector to choose from many different types of coinage for their collections. Call 6153556400 or email us today and join on our national park quarter subscription program and never miss an issue. Begin a timeless collection with this beloved favorite showcasing lady liberty and the american eagle in 99. Some collections contain only gold or silver coins, while other lots contain coins from a single mint or release year. United states coins, tokens and currency are all extremely popular areas to collect. Plus, other novelty coins like the the lincolnkennedy penny and other 2headed coins that are not us mint coins. The seven denominations of us silver coins include three cent pieces, half dimes, dimes, twenty cent pieces, quarters, half dollars and dollars. Bulk 90% junk silver, bulk jefferson nickels, bulk roosevelt dimes, bulk washington quarters and bulk foreign silver coins. The ngc coin price guide is a complete catalog of coin values for us and world coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources. Bulk purchasers of circulating coins receive pick up instructions for arranging carrier appointment, truck inspection, and driver clearance and are contacted to coordinate a pick up appointment datetime. Pricing for bullion coins typically depends on the market price of the metal. Uncirculated coins are worth 25 cents and up, based on individual surface quality and overall eye appeal. Because it was struck in silver, the public hoarded it along with other coins when the civil war broke out.
While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well. Excellent book and a must have for american silver eagle collectors. See examples of twoheaded coins and twotailed coins made by the u. The most recent version of the penny is the lincoln cent. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Whitman lincoln cent coin folders are trifold books with 90 dated slots that allow you to push your coin into place. All the silver pennies combining silver pennies and more silver pennies by thompson, blanche jennings and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This is a great reference guide for lincoln cent collectors. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. The lincoln penny was made of 95% copper, 5% zinc from 1959 until 1985. Coin guides coin price guides, tips, free pdf coin books. Mint legal tender coins presently in production for annual sets. Find out in the table below, which gives specifications for u. If you are planning on collecting united states coins then a copy of the red book is a must. Sell your coins, gold, silver, jewelry, collectibles. Vintage indian head cents collection starter kit u. It features native american heroine sacagawea on the front and a bald eagle on the back.
Nov 26, 20 the value of these coins is tied directly to the price of silver. Critical goods were ration to american citizens using coupon books. Us coin values and prices coin collecting coin values. The always popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. The value of these coins is tied directly to the price of silver. Visit the bullion dealer locator to locate a dealer bullion coins are not sold directly by the u. Since the 2008 financial crisis awoke the world to the risks inherent in paper assets, a new production record. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. A guide book of lincoln cents official red books valuable pennies, rare pennies. United states mint homepage coins and medals, shop, product schedule, customer service, education, news and media and more. S silver coins and non silver coins as well as bulk silver bars, bulk gold bars and bulk platinum bars.
Everything you should know before you buy us coin collections lots. A coin s numismatic or collector value may be higher than its melt value. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. I dont believe anything was made in that small a size in silver by the u. Australian perth mint 2019 year of the pig 1 oz silver coin perth mint lunar series ii. While coin lots can contain items of any type and value, those that include the indian head cent, liberty head nickel, lincoln cent, and buffalo nickel are among the most common types of collections. If the steel rod that punches out blanks overlaps a previously cut portion of the coinage strip, a clipped blank results.
The source of most of the socalled silver pennies is really just coins plated for. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Whitman lincoln cent coin foldersfour separate titles for lincoln pennies starting in 1909 running through current date. The amazon collectible coins store features rare coins, modern coins, u. Silver eagles, national park quarters, kennedy halves, sacagawea dollars and innovation dollars.
Collecting united states type coins 1795 bust dollar liberty coin service stocks a wide variety of united states type coins for sale, including pcgs and ngc certified united states type coins and nice, hand selected uncertified specimens. Silver coins us mint silver dollars, quarters, proof sets. Liberty coin service collecting united states type coins. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. Heritage specializes in gold coins, silver coins, slabbed and graded coins of all varieties.
Hobbymaster coin and currency collecting starter bundle with black album includes 15 20 pocket pages, 150 2x2 coin flips, 10 4 pocket currency pages and a coin box 4. Smyrna coin collectible coins silver eagles sacagawea. Chapters in the book include detailed listings of colonial coins, from 1616 to the opening of the federal mint, and all united states coins, including early american coins and tokens, early mint issues, regular mint issues, proofs, private, state and territorial gold, silver and gold commemorative issues. The penny or oncecent coin is the lowest denomination of the united statess currency. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while todays smaller coin is made of copper and zinc. Silver coin melt values silver dollar melt value ngc. The united states three cent piece was a unit of currency equaling 3. Other individual coins in the series lincoln penny 4 book set 1909present. Many collectors are now very advanced and have the funds to add to their holdings. We also have a wide range of civil war tokens, colonial issues, mint sets, proof sets and errors, along with many popular books to support your collecting interests. Additionally, a three cent bronze coin was made as a pattern in 1863. See more ideas about us coins, coins and coin collecting. The pcgs price guide prices apply only to pcgsgraded coins. All other eisenhower dollars are coppernickel clad coins.
Buy coin collecting books from littleton coin company. While most people think of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters when they think of us coins, the government has produced varieties allowing the collector to choose from. During world war ii, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions. Peace dollar 19211935 eisenhower dollar 19711978 susan b. Match your us coins to the pictures and find silver dollar values, half dollar values, and values of any other old us coin. Silver bullion coins provide investors with a convenient and cost effective way to add silver to their investment portfolio. During the period from 1865 to 1873, both coins were minted, albeit in very small quantities for the silver. There is historical significance to this coin and it starts with the obverse of the. About us about whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. For some great ideas on how to collect united states type coins, read the passage below. At smyrna coin we buy and sell collectible coins and other items.
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. Stay on top of the rare coin market with the ngc weekly market report free enewsletter. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Mine has almost every krause book in print plus a lot more. Whether you are an experienced coin collector or hoping to get started with this interesting hobby, you will probably appreciate the myriad old coins for sale that ebays userfriendly site offers. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Its basically a zinc core with a very thin copper jacket. Apr 7, 2014 a wonderful site and the best part its free yes free you dont have to buy a book to find out the values of your old coins. The silver american eagle is one of the most prolific and successful bullion programs produced by the united states mint. Us silver coins for sale junk silver, silver eagles. The mint produced two different three cent coins for circulation. With a focus on unique and authentic collectible coins, shop for items from the saddle ridge hoard, the 2014 baseball commemorative series of silver dollars, and more for your coin collection.
A proof set is a complete set of proof coins of each denomination made in a year. From 5cent pieces to half dollars to gold coins, you can get the pieces you want from ebay. Before you go out and buy the expensive reference books check your local library. The base metal coins were generally alloys of copper for 2 cent coins and lower, and copper nickel for 3 and 5 cent coins. They are in the process if upgrading their collections and discovering it very difficult finding truly nice coins. Clipped planchets coin blanks coins that are incomplete due to improperly cut blanks. People saved these us mint coins with intrinsic value and spent the nickel plated replicas issued in their place. Your quantity has been reduced to 99, due to product limit within single purchase. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver and they cost less to purchase than the popular american silver eagle bullion coins.
All silver coins struck in 1964 or earlier were minted with 90% silver and 10% copper. Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years. Us currency coins, penny, nickel, dime, quarter, dollar. Kennedy on the front and the presidential coat of arms on the back.
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When the us mint switched from 90% silver to copper clad coinage in 1965, existing silver coins began vanishing from circulation immediately. Mint strikes a wide variety of coinage in copper, nickel, silver. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Today, circulating coins exist in denominations of 1. Coin collecting coin forum old coins rare coins silver coins gold coins ancient coins coin values coin catalog coin grading. Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion. Find rare and collectible items and locate auctions near you. Investors have 2 choices when buying us silver coins.
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Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. Mintages and coin specifications for modern us coins produced by the united states mint. The wartime nickel of 1942 to 1945 could also be added to this list as a collectible silver coin considering that it was made of an alloy containing 35% silver. A wonderful site and the best part its free yes free you dont. New coins have been produced annually and they make up a valuable aspect of the united states currency system. S, coins, a houston firm, was founded in the early 1980s by richard duncan sr.
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