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THEINSIDER'S GUIDE TO U.S. COIN VALUES 23RD EDITION

ULTIMATE LIST OF COIN PRICES

PCGS Coin Grading 101

In 1986, the numismatic world changed when Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) entered the scene as a third-party certification service to authenticate, grade and encapsulate coins at scale.

GUIDE TO GRADING SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE ONE-OUNCE BULLION COINS

CAC'S MODERN COIN MINT STATE GRADING STANDARDS

Top 6 Most Popular U.S. Commemorative Coins

During a half-century of researching U.S.commemorative coinage, I have found that these are the top six U.S. commemorative coins favored by collectors, dealers and investors.

12 Minerals to Collect in 2025

For 2025, if building or adding to a mineral collection is on your list, here are 12 minerals (one for each month of the year) that could grace any collection at any level.

MINERAL COLLECTING -AND ROCK & GEM

Evolving Together FOR 54 YEARS

BEDAZZLED BLUE SEAM AGATE

More than several centuries ago, mining was the profession most often seen as befitting of men.

Framing Nature's Art

Faceting Rutilated Quartz for Beginners

STONE CHIC

How Earth-Inspired Decor Brings Comfort to our Home

How to Make a GEM BEAD NECKLACE

No Lapidary Experience Needed!

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF VOLCANIC ROCK

As a mineral resource, volcanic rock is decidedly short on glamour.

TOP Jen U.S. Gold Coins

LIST OF STRONG PRICES AT SPECTACULAR AUCTIONS

HOW TO USE THE COIN VALUES LIST

Coin values are provided beginning with small cents through Double Eagle gold pieces and beyond, and many of the popular modern coins in between, all based on The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition, by Scott A. Travers (www.usgoldexpert.​com) and updated for accuracy.

$7,500 GOLD BY THE END OF THE DECADE?

\"Gold can easily triple by the end of 2030,\" declares Maurice H. Rosen, the prominent Plainview, New York, gold coin prognosticator and award-winning writer.

The Widow Jane Mine & Snyder Estate

Resonant History in New York's Hudson Valley

Training the World to Facet Gemstones

The lapidary world continually expands as we experience a resurgence in people faceting colorful gemstones. Encompassing all demographic groups, this enduring artistic medium is accessible to everyone willing to spend the time to learn.

Gems with Heart

The History of a Lovable Motif

ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE:

Spinel is a captivating gemstone with a rich history of being mistaken for gems like ruby and sapphire.

SNAKE SCALE DROP 1.5:1

This Faceting Focus is revisiting the briolette gemstone design because of its popularity with independent and hobby gemstone faceters.

Gemstone Trends

A Look Back at 2024 & What to Expect in 2025

The Other Copper Minerals

12 Lesser-known Collectible Species

Scott Travers' 2025

TOP 12 COIN & PRECIOUS METALS TIPS & FORECASTS

Touring Colorado's MINERAL BELT

It's a Showcase of Mining History & Minerals

MONTANA Sapphires

What They Are & Where to Dig

The World's Most Valuable Coin - 1933 SAINT-GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE

How can a coin that was intended for circulation and had a mintage of 445,500 coins be the world’s most expensive gold coin? It is a story about timing, a gift, a theft, and our nation’s economic history.

Top 5 Gifts for Friends, Family and You

YOUR 2024-2025 NUMISMATIC HOLIDAY

This Trip Fits Like a Glove: Michigan's Salty Mitten

Michigan has long been known as the home of Motown and the birthplace of the Model-T automobile.

Polished to Perfection

The Yale Peabody Museum Has Reopened Stunning New Halls of Earth, Minerals and Space

Herkimer Diamonds

New York's State Mineral & Popular Quartz Dig Sites

Reading Sienna Mine

A Former Pigment Mine on Neversink Mountain