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The San Francisco Mint supposedly struck only 12 1875-S Proof Liberty Seated Twenty-Cent pieces. Only five are known today.

Copper cents in the early U.S. have a checkered history. Large cents were hard to handle but they were convenient for small transactions.

Half cents were authorized by the Mint Act of April 2, 1792, were first produced in 1793, but were not popular with the public.

The 1808 quarter eagle is a transcendent rarity that is famous outside collectors of 19th-century gold type coins.

Robert Scot's Flowing Hair half dime design, used in 1794 and 1795, was disparaged by some for his portrayals both of Liberty and the reverse eagle. Perhaps responding to that criticism, Mint Director Henry W. DeSaussure announced a goal of improving the designs of all silver coins.

The ‘Romantasy’ genre existed long before BookTok. Here are some of the most popular creators of sexy fantasy worlds, from Sarah J. Maas to Anne McCaffrey to Rebecca Yarros and more.

The 1964 Kennedy half dollar was the last circulating 90% silver half dollar coin produced by the United States Mint. What is it worth?

Mike Byers writes about the Proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime and discusses why the New Orleans Mint is known for such unique strikes.

The 1859 Indian Head cent occupies an intriguing spot in not only the Indian cent series but also the copper coinage of the United States.

The 1859 Indian Head cent occupies an intriguing spot in not only the Indian cent series but also the copper coinage of the United States.