The 1970 Quarter Value, Mintage, Design, and Error List
Coins are more than mere metal pieces we exchange for goods. They tell stories of the past, capture the essence of a nation, and occasionally hold mysteries that can take…
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Bob Bair
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Bob Bair grew up in Wisconsin, where he fell in love with coin collecting as a result of the paper route he operated as a boy. He joined the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) as Life Member #4138 in 1981 and became a rare coin dealer in 1987, in addition to pursuing his educational career as a teacher, coach, and school principal.
After retiring as a school principal in 2010, Bob has been a numismatic presenter at seven different American Numismatic Association National Conventions, has published over a dozen articles in The Numismatist, the A. N. A.’s monthly publication, and has received the A. N. A.’s Heath Literary Award Bronze Medal, and the Denver Coin Club’s Al Muckelbust Award for the advancement of numismatics.
The 1943 Jefferson Nickel Value, Design, Mintage & Error List
The journey of the five-cent coin began in 1792 with the introduction of the half-disme, a silver coin considerably smaller than today’s nickel. Initially, Lady Liberty graced the obverse, while…
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The 1982 Lincoln Penny Value, Design, History, Mintage & Error List
The 1982 penny is part of the series featuring the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse side, which first appeared in 1959, replacing the ‘wheat stalk penny.’ The 1982 coin, however,…
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The 2009 Lincoln Penny Value, Design, Mintage & Error List
Distinct pennies, celebrated for their captivating designs and historical significance, have always garnered the attention of coin aficionados. They hold a revered place in the annals of the American Numismatic…
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The Mercury Dime Value, History, Key Dates & Error List
Minted between 1916 and 1945, the Mercury dime bears witness to a tumultuous era of change in the US and the world. Amidst the backdrop of World War I, the…
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