State Quarters Coin Collecting In Keepsake Chests or Tables

The Danbury Mint offers a world of fine collectibles. Among the most sought after items from the Danbury Mint is their commemorative and State coins. If you are interested in State Quarters coin collecting you will want to compare all the places you can get them and what each one has to offer.

A special collection requires a special place to store them. Your State Quarters will be delivered in a protective clear plastic to preserve their condition but you can also show them off in a variety of ways. A finely crafted treasure chest complete with United States map inside the lid will show the coins off in a gorgeous way or an expertly crafted hardwood table with a dark, rich finish is a fine way to display them as well.

Early Rare United States Coins At Long Beach Expo

Last week at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Expo the Professional Coin Grading Service displayed some spectacular early rare United States coins. Among showing off some U.S. half dollars they offered special discounts for some coins submitted for grading and authentication. They also gave dealers and collectors a chance to have their coins digitally imaged with their photo service, PCGS TruViewTM.

On display were more than 100 high grade coins from the Dale Friend collection of early half dollars and U.S. halves that has won PCGS awards. Visitors also saw an exhibit of the $10 million dollar "Ship of Gold", the treasure that was recovered from the SS Central America that sank in a hurricane in 1857.

US Coin Collecting Values - Dealers Vary

A serious coin collector will always want to have a variety of good coins in their collection. Some could be coins from the United States while others come from varying countries.

US coin collecting values will vary compared with other countries. Coins are inspected but it will depend on the dealer and their knowledge to what grade they will give a coin. The problem is no two dealers will give the same assessment of each coin.

Books will familiarize you with the subject so you know a good deal about what the dealer says. This will allow you to process the information and access whether it has been fairly graded or not. It will help you decide if you feel the coin is worth purchasing or if you should pass on it.

United States Coins Old 'Hobo Nickels'

What is a Hobo Nickel? They are United States coins old and different denominations that were carved using mostly nickels in the early part of the last century from 1913 to 1940. A sculptural art form modifying the coin in a creative way. The nickel was favored for carving but there were actually many different coins used in the process. Talented coin engravers and people who just wanted to give it a try began creating these coins when the Buffalo nickel entered circulation in 1913. The most famous 'carvers' were Bertram Wiegand known as Bert and his student George Washington Hughes known as Bo.