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From our resource pool of professional numismatists and published authors comes this collection of articles and editorials designed to help collectors of all experience levels learn and gain from our knowledge. Most of these articles are ONLY found on ModernCoinMart (MCM). Enjoy!
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History of the Penny
Articles | Author: Karl Newman
The history of the Penny goes back over 1,200 years ago, as the first pennies were made all the way back in 790 A.D. Read the article and take a journey through the historical roadmap of the Penny.
Sunken Treasures
Articles | Author: Karl Newman
Throughout American history, tens of thousands of ships have been lost at sea. Read the article to learn which notable sunken treasures were discovered!
An Iconic Piece of Americana in Fine Silver
Articles | Author: Sean McConeghy
Join ModernCoinMart in celebrating this iconic brand with officially licensed Coca-Cola Bottle Cap-shaped silver coins!
America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coin Series
Articles | Author: Louis Golino
Super-sized 99.9% pure silver versions of the popular America the Beautiful Quarters series … Stock up now on these big, affordable silver coins from the U.S. Mint – available at ModernCoinMart!
The History of U.S. Coinage
Articles | Author: Louis Golino
The history of American coinage mirrors and reflects the history of the American nation and its people. ModernCoinMart is proud to offer a vast selection of U.S. coins from colonial to modern times.
Summer 2018 Coin Releases from the U.S. Mint
Articles | Author: Louis Golino
Coming soon to ModernCoinMart! The U.S. Mint provided release dates for the products being released this summer. Keep an eye out for some of the most highly anticipated coins of 2018.
New Medals Mark Historic Summit
Articles | Author: Sean McConeghy
The Singapore Mint released three medallions to mark the historic meeting between President Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. You can now purchase these medallions from ModernCoinMart to commemorate this major world event. Read more about the momentous event and the thoughtful design behind the medals.
Trump Marks Mideast History with Embassy Change and New Coins
Articles | Author: Sean McConeghy
Read about President Trump's decision to move the U.S Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and the resulting coins released by the Mikadash Education Center to mark the occasion!
Mint Errors: The Creation of a Collectible
Articles | Author: Brian Comp Jr.
For many years, Numismatists have found interest in the discoveries of mint error coins. The result of various mishaps, these rare finds often garner a hefty price tag when collectors claim them.
After third-party grading service, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, identified a missing Mint mark error on five, 2014 5 oz. America the Beautiful coins, collectors may find themselves on the lookout for unnoticed rarities within their collections!
CGC Grading Scale
Articles | Author: Brian Comp Jr.
Learn more about the CGC grading scale and see comparisons against other grading companies such as NGC and PCGS. Grading more than comics, CGC certifies foil notes, now available!
