Colonial Coin
Coin Collection – Seeking Out Small Cents
A strange thing happened in 1857. After over 60 years of making the clunky large cents, U.S. Mint officials discovered that the general public was perfectly willing to accept a smaller coin as 1¢. We know that by 1857, the public accepted the change (pun intended) willingly and enthusiastically.
The first small cents were a mixture of copper and nickel that had a light color, earning them the nickname white cents. In 1864, the weight of the cent was reduced and the nickel removed, a new standard that lasted for nearly 120 years. Beginning in 1982, cents were made of copper-plated zinc, as they still are today.
We must mention the cents of 1943. The United States needed copper for World War II, so in 1943 the government used zinc-plated steel as a substitute. The 1943 steelies have a white color that is completely unlike any copper cent. Even today, coin dealers receive frequent phone calls asking about these unusual coins, usually from collectors who think they’ve discovered a great treasure.
Also known incorrectly as pennies (which are English coins), small cents are often a collector’s first experience with coin collecting. In low grades, they’re so affordable that even a child can put together a nice collection on a tiny budget.
In a sense, colonial coins are the U.S. version of ancient coins. Some colonial coins, like the Massachusetts silver coins, predate the first official U.S. coins by more than a hundred years. Colonial coins are classic Americana and should be viewed as very special, regardless of whether you decide to collect them or not.
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Colonial Coins found Metal Detecting
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Medal commemorating Admiral Jules Sbastien Csar Dumont dUrville Photo Mugs Medal commemorating Admiral Jules Sbastien Csar Dumont dUrville (1790-1840) and the colonial destroyer Dumont dUrville. Obverse Head of Admiral DUrville (left). Legend, JULES . SEBASTIEN . CESAR . DUMONT . DURVILLE . MDCCCXLIV. Reverse A coat of arms of three axeheads. Legend AVISO COLONIAL DUMONT DURVILLE. (The Colonial destroyer, Dumont dUrville.) Inscription, partly around shield LE JOUR COMME … |
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Medal commemorating Admiral Jules Sbastien Csar Dumont dUrville Photo Mugs Medal commemorating Admiral Jules Sbastien Csar Dumont dUrville (1790-1840) and the colonial destroyer Dumont dUrville. Obverse Head of Admiral DUrville (left). Legend, JULES . SEBASTIEN . CESAR . DUMONT . DURVILLE . MDCCCXLIV. Reverse A coat of arms of three axeheads. Legend AVISO COLONIAL DUMONT DURVILLE. (The Colonial destroyer, Dumont dUrville.) Inscription, partly around shield LE JOUR COMME … |
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Complete Silver Testing Kit with 1 Bottle Acid, Digital Scale, Accessories and Free Precious Samples! $29.50 Includes instructions. Very easy to use, this scale is popular among professionals, beginners, hobbyists, and enthusiasts alike! Bottle contains 1/2 fluid oz (0.5 fl oz) very fresh test solution. PuriTEST magnifier new in box. All materials brand new. DigiWeigh scale weighs with 1/100th gram accuracy, and with 1/20th carat accuracy! Excellent for weighing scrap jewelry, coins, bullion, loose… |
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Carson Optical Lumiloupe 10X Power Magnifier $1.00 The LL-10 is a stand magnifier that has a 10x power magnifier. It has a prefocused dual lens that allows examination of objects close-up, while the transparent acrylic base allows ambient light to illuminate the subject for bright clear viewing…. |
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Ultra-Optix – 2 X 4 Led Frameless Magnifier – Black Handle $18.95 2″ X 4″ Frameless Rectangular Magnifier With 2 Led Lights. 2 Power Magnification With A 4 Times Bifocal Insert. Ergonomic Rubberized Handle. Uses 2 Aaa Batteries Which Are Not Included…. |
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Carson Optical Lumiloupe 15X Power Magnifier $5.85 Carson Lumiloupe 15X Focusing Stand Magnifier – Carson LL-15… |
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