Category Archives: rare coins
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 […]
The Best Features of Small Cents Auctions App
Modern technology really is amazing. Nowadays, smartphones allow easy access to nearly anything you need. For numismatics, this is a valuable research tool. You can find rare coins like never before. Small Cents Auctions, a subsidiary of Nashua Coins & Collectibles, understands that this evolution in technology marks a shift in how auctions are done. […]
Get to Know Nashua and Give Back
One of the most welcoming and beloved aspects of Nashua is the abundance of small restaurants and stores downtown. It gives you a feeling of home to be able to walk around and see all the mom and pop shops thriving. However, the downtown didn’t always look like this. Laurie Galbo of Nashua Coins & […]
Tips for the Coin Show Circuit
All coin collectors one day hope to make it to a coin show. Whether it’s a small scale show for the day or a weekend event with a couple of hundred vendors, it’s exciting. Not only do you get to meet people who share your passion, but you get to see rare coins you never […]
Four Ways To Make Coins Appraisal A Success
Finding rare coins is exciting. You feel like you’ve opened up a brand new world of possibilities, and you can’t wait to find out how much your coins are worth. The next step, naturally, is to get your coins appraised by a professional. If you’ve never been to a session before, you should prepare by […]
Some Terms For The Numismatist
Entering the world of coin collecting is an exciting and intense experience. With so many collectible American coins or foreign currencies, there is plenty for a new Numismatist to look out for to know what they want to collect. After all, the collecting is for you at the end of the day. You want to […]
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 […]
2009 Lincoln Cent Designs and Penny News: 2009 Lincoln Pennies and Bicentennial Coins
In 2009, the United States Mint struck four different pennies and two silver dollars in celebration of the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, Abraham Lincoln. 2009 Lincoln pennies commemorate the bicentennial birth of President Lincoln and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent. While the obverse or heads side of these […]
