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About the Author: Ken Bressett
Kenneth Bressett has been a leading voice in numismatics for over 60 years. He has served as the editor of the authoritative Red Book since 1962. He received the ANA Medal of Merit, the Ferran Zerbe award, and was elected to the National Numismatic Hall of Fame. He has authored dozens of published works on ancient coins, paper money, English, and United States coins.
Author Archives: Ken Bresett
Remembering Coin Dates Is Important When Some Are Better Than Others
Coin dates are similar to those social dates of high school days. No two were exactly the same and some definitely better than others. When it comes to coins the precise date and mint mark are of paramount importance in determining if a given coin is scarce, valuable or worthless. It does not matter if [...]
Posted in January 2012 2 Comments
Taxes Were Never Popular
It was 1935 and despite the poor economic times of that era new “emergency” taxes were being placed on many items that previously had gone untouched. The new surcharge taxes were only fractions of a cent on many items, but they were the beginnings of what have become ubiquitous state, county and city sales taxes. [...]
Posted in December 2011 Leave a comment
Grow The Hobby Now To Insure A Solid Future For Coin Collecting
There are probably millions of people who would become coin collectors if given the chance. For some, that will never happen, but others could easily take up the hobby if they only were exposed to the thrill of finding unusual coins in their change. Drawing attention to coin collecting can be a rewarding endeavor for [...]
Posted in November 2011 3 Comments
Trip to the Mint
The United States Mint is one of the most popular buildings to visit in Philadelphia. It is a treat you must not miss when you are in the area. The Mint is situated right in the heart of downtown Philadelphia and easy to get to from any nearby destination. It is a part of American [...]
Posted in November 2011 Leave a comment
Mint Mark Locations