Archive for April, 2009
Selling your stamp collection is just as difficult as it sounds and is really part of the tradition and hobby of collecting stamps. As with anything that involves sales, you’re looking maximum profit for your efforts and for your collection. You want to make sure that you price it right so that it appeals to as many people as possible.
April 30th, 2009 | Posted in hobbies | No Comments
The Draped Bust Silver Dollar is so old and so rare that it would cost a fortune to own genuine pieces of these. These antique coins are one of the earliest coins among the official currency of the USA and were minted under the Coinage Act of 1792.
April 25th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
The Barber Silver Quarter is a vintage coin and thus is highly valued by collectors. First minted more than 100 years ago, the coin draws its name from its designer, Charles E. Barber. These silver coins are also called the Liberty Head quarters.
April 20th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
The history of silver coin making in the US is a long and interesting one. Ever since 1794 when the government issued silver dollars for the first time, people have been keen on collecting these coins both for investment and personal purposes.
April 19th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
Connoisseurs of coins who prefer very large coins will be impressed with the Eisenhower Silver Dollar. Its edge is receded which, in itself, is not out of the ordinary, and is much like any general coin of its type. But its diameter of 38.1 mm make this silver dollar a pleasure for collectors of large-sized coins.
April 17th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
The Capped Bust Silver Quarter was the immediate successors of the equally rare draped bust silver quarters which started minting in 1796. These silver quarters were first minted in 1815 and count among the rarest coins ever minted in the United States. These two particular silver quarter types were minted as a replacement for the Spanish two-reales coin circulating in the Americas at that time, by the fledging U.S. government.
April 13th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
The Perth Mint which is found in Western Australia started minting the Australian Silver Lunar Coin in 1999 to start a chain of mintage based mostly on the Chinese Lunar Year. This meant the entire Lunar Silver Coin collection would have as its basis, the twelve animals. This, according to Chinese legend, honored an invite from Lord Buddha to visit him before he left this Earth.
April 12th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
No coin collection can be complete without a fine set of Mexican gold coins, most specifically the Mexican 50 Peso gold coin. An affordable coin made of 90% gold alloy and 10% copper alloy, this specimen is a great investment for those collecting gold bullion coins, and is one of the most durable in the Western Hemisphere.
April 11th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
There are some coin collectors who are interested in accumulating a collection of silver bullion coins with exotic animals as their icons, to add to their treasured possessions. These collectors would find a true prize in the Australian Silver Koala issued by the Perth Mint of Western Australia.
April 9th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments
The Australian Silver Kookaburra should enchant both the coin collector and numismatist alike. Collectors who count birds as their theme specialty will be happy to learn that this silver coin possesses the image of the native Australian bird kookaburra engraved in relief.
April 9th, 2009 | Posted in coins | No Comments