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The year 1857 saw tough times not only in the United States, but internationally as well. Slavery here in the US was a big topic, but an even bigger topic was 1857 would be the first time that there was a worldwide economic crisis. One of the reasons behind this […]

Collecting Indian Head Cents

April 26, 2018 in Coin Sets tagged Flying Eagle Cents / Indian Cents by Kevin

You’ve seen it all over. The phrase “In God We Trust” became the National Motto of the United States in 1956. However, this phrase goes back 150 years to the days of the US Civil War. Months after the Civil War began, a Minister from Ridleyville, PA, Reverend M. R. […]

“In God We Trust” Started With Coins

December 9, 2017 in Coin Sets / Research tagged Gold Coins / Indian Cents / Silver Coins / Two Cent Pieces by Kevin

Today in the United States, we celebrate the National Day of Thanksgiving. A lot of Americans will tell you that the First Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 with the Pilgrims and Indians in Plymouth, MA. Though some states were celebrating, it would take over two centuries before Thanksgiving would become a […]

The Proclamation of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2017 in Coin Sets / Research tagged Half Dimes / Indian Cents / Liberty Seated Half Dollar / Three Cent Silver by Kevin

1909 would end the 50 years of the Indian Cent and introduce a new design to the world. It was decided to put Abraham Lincoln on the penny to honor the centennial anniversary of his birth. Both pennies were minted in Philadelphia and San Francisco that year. In fact, before […]

Which Penny Would You Prefer?

November 11, 2017 in Investing / Research tagged Indian Cents / Lincoln Cents / Wheat Cents by Kevin

When the US Mint was opened in 1792, the different denominations were determined including the cent. However, the cent back then would be different than the cent you see today. Starting in 1793, the cent would have a diameter around 27 mm. and a weight of 13.48 grams. By 1796, […]

From Large to Small Cents

October 25, 2016 in Coin Sets / Research tagged Indian Cents / Large Cents / Lincoln Cents by Kevin

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in November, 1860. By the time of his inaugural address on March 4, 1861, a number of Southern states had seceded from the Union to become the Confederate States of America. President Lincoln told people that day that he would do anything to get those […]

How the Civil War impacted US Coins

July 31, 2016 in Research tagged Indian Cents / Three Cent Nickel / Two Cent Pieces by Kevin