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A Guide to the 7 Varieties of the 1982 Lincoln Cent

Seven of the eight different 1982 Lincoln Cents in uncirculated condition. This set is worth $10.00 Due to rising production costs the United States Mint experimented with several variations in…

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Read more about the article 1943 Steel vs. 1943 Copper Penny: The Complete Guide
Lincoln Copper Cent obverse

1943 Steel vs. 1943 Copper Penny: The Complete Guide

Do you have a rare and valuable 1943 Copper Cent or common 1943 Steel Cent 1943 Lincoln Steel Cent verses 1943 Lincoln Copper Cent. The 1943 Lincoln Copper cent is…

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Read more about the article Die Varieties and Error Coins. How to know them and collect them.
An example of a 1970-D Lincoln cent struck significantly off-center, creating a valuable and sought-after mint error.

Die Varieties and Error Coins. How to know them and collect them.

How to Identify and Collect Coin Die Varieties and Errors A Collector's Guide to Die Varieties and Error Coins For many, a coin is just a coin. But for the…

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Read more about the article The #1 Mistake That Can Destroy Your Coin Collection’s Value
Some of the tools uneducated folks use to clean their coins.

The #1 Mistake That Can Destroy Your Coin Collection’s Value

Over our 30+ years in business, we've seen countless incredible coin collections. We've also seen well-intentioned owners accidentally destroy thousands of dollars in value with one simple mistake: trying to…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Rare Coins

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Rare Coins Beware these 6 common mistakes when selling your rare coin collection Pitfall #1: Friends do not want to buy all of your rare…

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