Category Archives: Civil war

Like Potato Chips, One Mint is Never Enough

Posted on October 12, 2018 by TheICCoinBlog

Most readers are familiar with P, D, and S coins, but did you know that before there was a CC mintmark, there was just a C? And that the D mintmark used by Denver was used before the Civil War by a … Continue reading →

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“Fake” Pennies

Posted on August 7, 2018 by TheICCoinBlog

Can you imagine running a business or managing your personal purchases without coins? As we move into the digital age that might be our future. But back in the day when cash was king, it was almost impossible. The difficulties … Continue reading →

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