http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/valuable-coin-blog.html Stay aware of new pages and other changes on this site, as they happen. en-us valuable coin Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:40:38 GMT Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:40:38 GMT valuable-coin-stories.com http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/using-metal-detectors.html Using metal detectors to find old coins adds interest and excitement to coin collecting. And, you cant beat the price of your inventory! Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:40:36 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/new-jersey-quarters.html New Jersey Quarters bear an image taken from a painting portraying an important event with less than precision. What are the inaccuracies and are they important? Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:39:17 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/1856-flying-eagle-cent.html The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, the first US small cent, somehow reached circulation without authorization. The story begins with Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:12:25 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/metal-detector-technology.html Metal detector technology has gone down several paths. Each of the three major approaches has its strengths, and all are presently available. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:11:46 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/large-cents.html The first American pennies were the Large Cents. Similar in size to the British pennies of the day, these one cent coins have been pennies from the beginning. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:12:42 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/indiana-quarters.html Indiana quarters, such as the one pictured here, call attention to two of the many subjects of interest associated with the 19th US state. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:12:09 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/metal-detectors.html Metal detectors offer an active diversion from the couch, the paper, and the TV remote. Gain in health, and maybe wealth What Will You Find?? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:21:22 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/boulton-and-watt.html Boulton and Watt developed a steam-powered coin press to produce pennies of higher quality with greater efficiency. Their enormous two pence coin is a marvel of the Industrial Revolution. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:20:45 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/screw-press.html The screw press was advanced coining technology when introduced in the 1600s. The resulting well struck coins were approved by all, except for mint workers and coin clippers. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:59:00 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/value-of-a-penny.html The value of a penny may seem trivial, but think again. What do you really know about this humble servant of everyday commerce? Here are stories you shouldnt miss Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:58:36 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/new-hampshire-state-quarter.html The New Hampshire State Quarter bears the states motto, a phrase that, blunt as it may seem, reflects well the historical underpinnings of this rock ribbed state. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:38:48 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/collectible-paper-currency.html Collectible paper currency you see every day is a bargain when compared to coins of the same quality, especially over the long term. Could that be true? Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:38:13 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/1999-delaware-quarter.html The 1999 Delaware Quarter is the first coin of the US Mints 50 State Quarters program. It has a midnight rider, but its not Paul Revere Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:06:51 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/ohio-quarter.html The Ohio Quarter focuses on flight, and the contribution of noted Ohioans like the Wright Brothers, John Glenn, and Neil Armstrong. Others who should share the limelight are Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:06:19 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/flying-eagle.html The Flying Eagle penny was the first small cent. Known for its exquisite design, it was the first regular issue US coin made of a nickel alloy. It was often called Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:51:43 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/tennessee-quarter.html The Tennessee Quarter alludes to three musical genres, and by inference, the three regions of the state that produced them. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:50:52 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/braided-hair-cent.html The Braided Hair Cent was yet another attempt to produce a design acceptable to the Mints many critics. Artistic values aside, the coin is evidence of improving technology. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:45:35 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/1931-S.html The 1931-S cent was sparsely minted, greatly hoarded, and diligently counterfeited. Read my about my personal adventure with this coin! Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:45:06 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/draped-bust-cent.html Any Draped Bust Cent you can acquire, regardless of condition, is an artifact of the difficulties and challenges of the early years at the Philadelphia Mint. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:27:41 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/medieval-silver-pennies.html Medieval silver pennies, descended from the ubiquitous denarius of the Roman Empire, were small, hammer struck, with designs that evolved at a glacial pace. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:27:07 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/coronet-head-cent.html The Coronet Head Cent was the design of the same Robert Scot whose work (and age) so frustrated Mint Director Robert Patterson eight years before. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:36:24 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/roman-denarius.html The Roman denarius, arguably the most celebrated coin of ancient Rome, was also coined in Romes far flung territories, notably in the land they called Britannia. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:35:56 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/coin-auction-site.html This coin auction site page, actually a site within a site, helps answer the most frequently asked question of coin owners Whats my coin worth? Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:34:19 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/world-silver-coin.html A world silver coin? What else would you call a coin made under Spanish authority in Mexico that circulated in China, picking up local chop marks along the way? Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:33:49 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/classic-head-cent.html The Classic Head Cent was created in reaction to mediocrity in current coinage design, then bedeviled with declining quality in the raw material of which it was made. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:26:05 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/british-lion.html The British Lion, the lion of English kings, was inspired by the two Norman French lions (on a red field) that arrived in 1066. The arms of Henry II reduced their number to one golden lion. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:24:46 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/early-cents.html Early Cents are the pennies made from 1793 to 1796. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:45:44 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/1922-penny.html The 1922 penny with no mint mark, also known as the 1922 Plain penny, was a Denver mint product. Was this a vast, uh, penny-ante conspiracy? Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:45:03 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/coin-making.html Coin making is not a lost art. But its an old one. This ancient craft became a vital technology and a fundamental support of popular commercial exchange. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:56:27 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/fleur-de-lis.html The Fleur-De-Lis is well known in heraldry. Its appearance on coins of France and other countries is a valuable coin story for collectors worldwide. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:56:05 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/hammered-coin.html A hammered coin is the product of the earliest of all coin producing technologies. From the fifth century BC through the late 15th century, hammer struck coins were the only coins. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:29:42 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/monroe-dollars.html The Monroe Dollars, the first coins of the Presidential Dollar Series of 2008, connect to the career and achievements of James Monroe, the fifth US president. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:29:11 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/morgan-silver-dollars.html Morgan silver dollars have so much going for them as a target series for US coin collectors. They are big, heavy, and beautiful. They are relatively abundant in fantastic condition, and Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:17:20 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/coat-of-arms-symbol.html Bearing a coat of arms symbol, a coin speaks to national identity. Heraldic devices emblazon older European coins and major early United States coins. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:16:45 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/dollars-pictures.html Dollars pictures showing the evolution of Gobrechts Seated Liberty design as silver dollars return from a three decade hiatus. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:25:42 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/half-dime.html That the half dime, the first US Mint coin, was made from Washingtons own silverware is questionable. But it is a fact that he kept his image off its face. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:25:15 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/united-states-silver-dollars.html United States silver dollars are desired by nearly all US coin collectors. Do you have one? Do you know its history? Have you seen all the major types? Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:37:48 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/1793-large-cent.html The 1793 large cent was the first coin authorized for production by the US Mint. The goal was to begin a coinage adequate for the United States. So wheres the failure? Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:37:14 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/presidential-dollar-coin.html The Presidential Dollar Coin series is now underway at banks near you. The mint, flushed with the success of the 50 State Quarters Program, can win in two ways with the presidentials. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:35:49 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/us-certified-coins.html US certified coins are the backbone of any major coin auction in the United States. Coin collectors and dealers have benefited from a more orderly approach to the hobby, and the business, of coins. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:35:19 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/history-of-the-penny.html Although the history of the penny is likely to end in the not so distant future they cost more than a penny to make after all before they go, read their story! Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:59 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/colonial-coin.html The royal charter said colonial coin for Maryland was swell, but the mint guy snitched and Lord Baltimore was nearly jailed for stylish pocket change! Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:33 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/cob-coins.html Cob coins just dont really look like coins. Many arent even round hey, theyre not even even! But for some odd reason they were highly valued. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:23:52 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/feral-hog.html Known as Hogge Money, these coins proudly display a fierce feral hog -- with gratitude! Learn more about the nice piggy and Sir George Sommers Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:23:23 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/us-gold-dollars.html US gold dollars were produced from a wave of California gold that washed over the American economy, beginning in 1849. But they were tiny little things worth a lot and hard to hold on to! Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:35:22 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/early-american-coin.html Colonial Americans, before the first early American coin, had a serious economic problem -- no pocket change. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:34:37 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/gold-half-eagle.html Gold half eagle types of the mid-19th and early 20th centuries were produced in larger quantities and are therefore more familiar to collectors of our own time. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:03:40 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/pirate-treasure.html Pirate treasure was traditionally lost from ships whose misfortune was to meet sea-going outlaws like Sir Francis Drake, Henry Morgan, or Edward Teach (aka Blackbeard). Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:03:07 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/gold-5-dollar.html Capped Head and Classic Head gold 5 dollar coins reflect changes at the mint, and in the economy beyond American shores. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:58:18 GMT http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/kentucky-quarters.html The Kentucky Quarters were designed with time honored symbols of the state front and center. Kentucky is known for its fine racehorses and wonderful old southern homes. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:57:52 GMT