Mintmarks Help You Figure Out Your Coin's Value

Mintmarks are important in figuring out how much a coin is worth. So, if you've been wondering what your favorite coins are worth, you might want to first find out what mintmarks, if any, they have.

1909 S VDB Penny - How Rare And How Valuable?

The 1909 S VDB Lincoln penny is one of the rarest and most sought after U.S. coins. Even worn and damaged 1909 VDB pennies have some value. See how much they're worth...

Tips For Buying Silver Eagle Coins As Bullion Or As Collectible Coins

Silver Eagle dollar coins are being sought for both collecting and bullion values. Some scarce dates command a high price

Tips For Collecting Barber Dimes, Including The Rare 1894S Dime

Here's everything you need to know about scarce Barber dimes, common Barber dimes, and how to start your own collection of Barber dimes.

All About Mint Coin Sets From The 1960s

In the 1960s, United States coins underwent several changes. You can see the course of these changes when assembling a complete collection of mint sets from the 1960s.

1965 Coin Act Changes The Face Of U.S. Coins

The 1965 coins went through a number of changes, some of which are still in use today. Reduction of silver in the coins and leaving off mint marks were to discourage coin hoarding. Proof sets and mint sets were not produced for 3 years.

The Story Behind The Controversial 1909 VDB Penny & 1909 S VDB Penny

The 1909 VDB penny and 1909 s VDB penny are both Lincoln cents worth collecting! Here's the story behind these interesting coins, and their famous designer.

No Mint Mark Means A Coin Was Made At The Philadelphia Mint, Right? Not Necessarily

Why do some coins have mint marks, and some do not? Here's what you need to know about Philadelphia mint marks and coins with no mintmarks at all.

No Mintmark? See Why There Are No Mint Marks On Coins Dated 1965, 1966 And 1967

In fact, the United States Mint did not officially produce any coins with a mintmark during the years 1965, 1966, 1967. Here's why. Many were trying to build complete date sets. Others were pulling silver coins out of circulation to benefit from the rising silver bullion values of the time.

9th Presidential Dollar: William Henry Harrison

One of the changes to the William Henry Harrison Presidential dollar coin is the fact that the motto 'In God We Trust' -- which had been placed on the edge of the coin -- is now being moved to the front of the coin, below the president's portrait. The U.S. Mint moved the motto "In God We Trust" to the obverse of the coin. They did this because there have been many people who complained that the Presidential dollars supposedly did not bear the very motto that first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864.