Author Archives: Gary Galbo
Lincoln cent collection
We had the time to review some of our older blog posts, many are still valid today so we thought we would share them on this platform! Last month we had a very nice Lincoln cent collection come in, mostly XF to CH BU. The highlights of the set were 1909-S MS63 RB, 1912-S MS64 […]
1795 Large Cent and more!
This is a post published several years ago by the Nashua Coin Club, but very accurate today, enjoy! We have been busy at NC&C this month. The coin business has been steady, pushed primarily by the bullion market. Most of what comes in the door is common silver and wheat cents but occasionally something interesting […]
2022 Live Coin Auction Dates
Small Cents II, a subsidiary of Nashua Coins and Collectibles will be conducting live coin auctions onsite in our gallery at 202 Main Street, in the heart of Downtown Nashua on the following dates: February 26th, April 30th, June 25th, August 27th, October 29th, and December 17th Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for […]
2019 Updates
Since the beginning of 2019 Gary and I have become responsible for writing the blog content. Should you have any suggestions on topics you would like covered, please don’t hesitate to email laurie@nashuacoins.com and we will work on it if possible. There is also a new auction bidding app that can be utilized by anyone, […]
The Henning Nickel
The beginning In 1954, collectors in the New Jersey/ New York area began reporting 1944 nickels turning up in circulation. Missing the “P” mint mark on the back and the lack of wartime 35% silver composition. These have been referred to as the “Henning” nickel, these counterfeits made by Francis Leroy Henning of Erial, New […]
The Champagne Brothers’ Vintage Violin
Quite some time ago we purchased a vintage, handmade violin made by the Champagne brothers of Worcester, Mass in the early 1940’s. The Champagne brothers, twins, who built violins by hand. Laurie went online trying to research the family and located a grandson in Chelmsford. It turns out he had been searching for one of […]
Nashua Coins: Not Your Average Coin Store
FIVE THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN SELECTING YOUR COIN DEALER 1.) Experience Nashua Coins has experience in both the store operation and coin ability arenas. We have run businesses since 1985, and our founder, Gary Galbo, has worked with coins since 1979. Our attention to detail, knowledge, and personal anecdotes have helped us cater to […]
