chinese crooks have a new way to sell their counterfeit trade dollars: FAKE SLABS! look out for so-called certified coins from china that have a meaningless bar code, and no attribution. the counterfeit trade...
1955 Philadelphia "Bugs Bunny" or "Detached Nose" Franklin Half Dollar A die clash resulted in the production of an unusual U.S. Mint error coin. This error is commonly known as the "Bugs Bunny" Franklin or,...
In today's electronic marketplaces, the opportunity to acquire coins without having to travel great distances has never been so great. Unfortunately, the opportunity for some to fool or cheat the public has...
Recently someone purchased 6 Trade Dollars at a yard sale , and asked if I would take a look at them . I weighed them , and only found one to be within the correct weight limitations . It was an 1874 CC with...
Toning is an alteration of the chemical makeup and color of a coin's surface. It takes place naturally over time as the metal reacts with chemicals in its environment, typically sulfur based compounds. Natural...
This guide will show you how to distinguish the type 1 and type 2 1956 proof Franklin half dollar. It will also show the type 1 and 2 1958 and 1959 business strike Franklins. You will need to look at the...
The Barber Half Dollar......1892, the long running Seated Liberty coinage was replaced by The Barber coinage, named for the chief engraver of the u.s mint Charles Barber. At the time, there was some mixed...
Hello, I want to talk to you about buying coins on ebay. I have purchased many coins online and at dealers and collectors. I have been to many coin seminars and collectors sellouts. I have expirienced that...
If you see a coin for sale and the adv., says ONE POUND SILVER COIN and shows a picture of the front and none on the back and the date on the coin is 1878 with a Morgan Head you can just about be certain it...
Silver Franklin Half Dollars minted between 1948 and 1963 are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins have an intrinsic value separate and apart from their value to coin collectors. Some coin...