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King of Mint Errors Certified by NGC

King of Mint Errors Certified by NGC

When the U.S. Mint makes a mistake, coin collectors often rejoice. Rare 1943 bronze cents are a stellar example, intriguing numismatists ever since 16-year-old Don Lutes Jr. found one in change from his school cafeteria in 1947. According to coin experts, there are 17 confirmed specimens from the Philadelphia Mint, six from San Francisco, and […]

October 1, 2018
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President George Washington’s Pocket Coin Up for Auction

President George Washington’s Pocket Coin Up for Auction

A gold coin believed to be carried around by President George Washington is headed to auction this summer. In August, the 1792 Washington President gold eagle will be auctioned without reserve at the American Numismatic Association’s annual World’s Fair of Money Convention in Philadelphia. According to researchers, the coin was created exclusively for President Washington […]

June 26, 2018
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