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2022-03-21 16:00:00

From Cent to Gold: The Flying Eagle Design

One of the most monumental changes to American coinage happened with the Act of February 21, 1857, which allowed the striking of Flying Eagle Cent. Back in 1793, circulating American coinage began with cents and half-cents, but it wasn’t until 1857 that the cent as we know it was created. 

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2021-08-09 20:15:00

The Discovery of an Artist: Celebrating James B. Longacre's Birthday

This week, Rare Collectibles TV commemorates the birth of James B. Longacre, fourth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint and creator of some of the most famous coin designs of the nineteenth century. Having crafted coins such as the Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle, Indian Head Cent, and Shield nickel, Longacre’s legacy is one still respected and celebrated by numismatists today.