Coins

Coins are a great reflection of US and world history, which is partly what makes collecting them enjoyable to so many people. Classic coins that are commonly circulated are fun to seek out and collect. In US Cent Coins alone, you can choose to collect Flying Eagles, Indian Heads, Wheat Pennies or more common Lincoln Cents. You can continue your adventure with Liberty Head, Buffalo (also referred to as Indian Head) and various designs of Jefferson Nickels. Next you can choose to move on to Barber (also known as Liberty Head), Mercury (or Winged Liberty) and Roosevelt Dimes. Or if you’re like some collectors, you may wish to skip the lower denomination coins and start off by collecting Barber (also called Liberty Head) and Washington Quarters – including those in the US Mint State Quarter Program, which are popular with kids and adults alike. Although tougher to come by in actual circulation, there are numerous unique designs to collect in Half Dollars as well, including Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, Kennedy, and numerous Commemorative designs. Popular with more seasoned collectors, Morgan, Peace, Eisenhower (often shortened to Ike), Susan B. Anthony, Presidential, Sacagawea and Native American Dollars are exciting additions to any coin collection. Another easy way to collect coins is to buy Mint or Proof Sets, which are available for most years from the 1950-1960s on (although the US Mint didn’t make them available in a few years). To support your hobby, SilverTowne also offers a large selection of Numismatic Supplies, including coin albums, publications, frames, coin tubes and more. With so many designs, mint marks, years and conditions of coins, a hobbyist’s collection is never complete!