As an avid coin collector since 1992, I've been through my share of coin loupe magnifiers, and I want to share with you what the best magnifying glass for coins is -- and why you really need one.

Jefferson nickels with Full Steps details are relatively scarce -- and they're quite valuable! See exactly what Full Steps nickels are, how much they're worth, whether they're rare or not, how to...

Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they're worth.

The terms "scarce" and "rare" can be confusing when understanding coin rarity. This article clears up the confusion between scarce U.S. coins vs. rare U.S. coins -- with examples and coin rarity...

Maybe you saw the V75 mark on a W quarter... or some other unusual mark on a different coin. Do you know what it means? Here's what a privy mark on U.S. coins means. Plus, how much coins with privy...

Here's how to tell a large vs. small date penny (similarities and differences). Plus, see the value of a 1982 small date penny, 1970 small date penny, 1960 small date penny -- and large date pennies...