The 1792 half disme (or half-dime)(pronounced "deem") is shrouded in mystery, rich with history, and is a true token of coin-collecting lore. Plus, this particular little proto-nickel is worth ...

In 1792 the United States Mint was first established by congress. The first silver coins ever made were 7,800 silver dollars in 1974. Of those original coins, only 120 remain today.

Penny history. When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first cent was of a woman with flowing hair, who stood for ...

A gold shilling located by a metal detectorist near Norwich may be no larger than a fingernail, but it wields quite a bit of history—and some distinct designs. The small gold coin discovered in the ...

If he ever thought about his missing coin, he apparently never spoke of it. The Solomon Islands have since become an independent nation. Luther Barndt died on March 26, 1985.

Penny history. When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first cent was of a woman with flowing hair, who stood for ...