Coin Update News has a fascinating series of articles for the budget-conscious numismatist: interesting coins that can be found for less than $100. Do you have any in your collection?
Dennis Hengeveld writes about “what is arguably America’s most loved and hated denomination”:
These coins played an important role in American commerce over a 50-year period that began before the Civil War and ended in the 20th century. Produced in large quantities most years, there are several rare and scarce dates, some of which — like the 1877 issue, considered the classic key-date of the series — are well-known. Others are lesser known but equally hard to find; for example, true choice VF/XF pieces are incredibly difficult to find for many dates in the 1860s and 1870s. Still, the 1877 completion is an attainable goal for most collectors, as all dates are generally available in the marketplace at any given time, though not in all grades. Let’s take a look at five Indian Head cents that represent a great buy for less than a $100 bill.
Interested in learning more about the Indian Head cents? Whitman’s A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents – 3rd Edition examines these beautiful coins by date, mintage, production, survivability, collecting challenges, and variety. Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents, minted from 1856 to 1909, were once the most popular, most widely circulated, most plentiful coins in everyday American life.
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