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Types of Collections

Many people think a coin collection is simply one coin of each date in a series. For example, many people collect Lincoln Cents, starting in 1909 and obtaining one coin for each year of issue and usually with each different … Continue reading

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1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

1909-S V.D.B. is the most famous and desirable cent in the first year of the Lincoln cent. The coin was designed by Victor David Brenner (V.D.B.). His initials originally appeared on the reverse near the bottom of the design. They … Continue reading

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What is a mint mark?

A mint mark is one or two small letters indicating where the coins were made. The main mint is located in Philadelphia; as such they did not put mint marks on coins prior to 1979, with the exception of nickels … Continue reading

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Introduction

 This blog is ever-changing and is meant for our customer’s and reader’s enjoyment. We try and present facts and opinions that we hope are interesting and or entertaining. We welcome your input. We started in the stamp and coin business … Continue reading

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