Shadow Coins and Gems

Phoney Morgan Dollars

www.shadowcoinsandgems.ecrater.com There has been a rash of fake Morgan Dollars that had come over here from other countries, including China. And, over the years, the coins have become harder, and harder to detect. But, there are some ways to protect yourself. First, get a good scale and, a good set of calipers. Weigh the Morgan Dollar and, check its diameter. The mint was, and still is very careful to assure coins have the same, and correct weight. The Morgan Dollar was minted from 1878, un... READ MORE Posted March 15, 2014 at 05:20 PM

Coin Collecting For Kids

http://shadowcoinsandgems.ecrater.com/ If you are looking for a good way to occupy your children's time and, have them learn a little history, why not introduce them to collecting coins. Much can be learned. For instance, learning about the people who are on the coin. Then, there are structures on the reverse side of the coin such as, the Lincoln Memorial or, Monticello. They will learn where the U.S. Mint locations are. They will learn the denomination of the coins. Children love to be chall... READ MORE Posted March 08, 2014 at 06:37 PM

1894 New Orleans Mint Key Date For Sale

http://shadowcoinsandgems.ecrater.com/filter.php?keywords=1894&x=0&y=0 Shadow Coins and Gems has added 3, 1894-O, Morgan Dollars to our inventory. This is a key date coin. The New Orleans Mint carried the "O" Mint Mark. Follow one of the links to these key date Morgan's. And, while you are visiting, please feel free to browse our many coins including Morgan and Peace Dollars, American Silver Eagles, Austrian Philharmonics and, Canadian Maple Leafs. In times when the dollar is losing v... READ MORE Posted March 03, 2014 at 05:57 PM