Coin collecting is a hobby that has been around for years. Chances are that you may have a relative or know someone who's an avid coin collector -- or maybe you are one yourself. While it may ...

One (1) 5 dollar coin United States, 1827 Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty head wearing a cap. 13 stars along coin edge. Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1827 Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched ...

It is a five-dollar gold piece designed and executed with such remarkable skill that few of the experts can distinguish the spurious coins from the genuine. In general appearance, color, weight ...

You may have heard of the Saint Gaudens Double Eagle 1933 which sold for a record-breaking $7.59 million at an auction, and other valuable coins that have been sold for more than a few silver dollars.

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