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What We Buy

The coins listed below are just a small portion of the rare and unusual coins we’re interested in. Take a moment to browse the assortment below and you might find that you have one or more of the coins listed below. If you do please contact us immediately by clicking this link or calling us at 217.726.7590.

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Indian Head Cent

Indian Head cent

Indian Head Cents 1859-1909
First issued in 1859, this design actually features Lady Liberty wearing an Indian headdress. It was designed by James B. Longacre. Indian Head Cents weigh 4.67 grams with a composition of 88% copper and 12% nickel.

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Lincoln Wheat Cent

Lincoln Wheat Cent

Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1953
Victor David Brenner designed this coin. It was ordered to commemorate the 100th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. This was the first cent to have the motto “In God we Trust”. Lincoln Wheat Cents weigh 3.11 grams with a composition of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.

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Liberty Head or “V” Nickels

Liberty Head or “V” Nickel

Liberty Head or “V” Nickels 1883-1913
Designed by Charles E. Barber, this design was first adopted in 1883. They are commonly called “V” nickels due to the Roman numeral five on the reverse. Liberty Head Nickels weigh 5 grams with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

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Buffalo Nickel

Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel

Indian Head or Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938
James Earle Fraser designed this coin, his initial F is below the date. Famed New York Central Park Zoo bison “Black Diamond” was supposedly the model used for this design. Indian Head Nickels weigh 5 grams with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

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War Nickel

War Nickel

Jefferson Nickels 1938 to Date
This coin was originally designed by Felix Schlag, who won a competition that included designs from 390 artists. These coins were originally struck with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The composition was changed to contain 35% silver during the war years of 1942-1945. These coins are commonly referred to as War Time or Silver Nickels and are easy to identify by the presence of a mint mark above Monticello on the reverse. Jefferson Nickels weigh 5 grams.

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Mercury Dime

Mercury Dime

Winged Liberty Head or Mercury Dimes 1916-1945
Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, this coin is commonly called a Mercury Dime. The main device features Lady Liberty with a winged cap. The wings were to represent freedom of thought. Winged Liberty Dimes weigh 2.5 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

 

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Roosevelt Dimes 1946 to 1964 contain silver

The designer of this coin was John R. Sinnock, whose initials JS are at the truncation of the neck. This coin features a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt Dimes dated between 1946-1964 weigh 2.5 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

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Standing Liberty Quarter

Standing Liberty Quarter

Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930

This type of quarter was designed by Herman MacNeil. There was a change made to the pedestal on the device in 1925. The date was recessed into the coin to protect it against wear. Standing Liberty Quarters weigh 6.25 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

 

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Washington Quarters 1932 to 1964 contain silver

This coin was commissioned to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. It was designed by famed sculptor John Flanagan. Washington Quarters weigh 6.25 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

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The Liberty Half Coin

Walking Liberty Half

Liberty Walking Half Dollars 1916-1947

Liberty Walking Half Dollars have the same designer as the Mercury Dime, Adolph A. Weinman. His initials AW appear under the tips of the tail feathers on the reverse of the coin. Liberty Walking Half Dollars weigh 12.5 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

 

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Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

John R. Sinnock, who designed the Roosevelt Dime, designed the Franklin Half Dollar. Sinnock’s initials appear under the shoulders on the obverse. This coin features the classic Liberty Bell reverse. Franklin Half Dollars weigh 12.5 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

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Kennedy Half

Kennedy Half

Kennedy “JFK” Half Dollars 1964

This coin features the work of two separate individuals. Gilroy Roberts designed the obverse of the coin with his initials appearing at the truncation of the Kennedy bust. The reverse was designed by Frank Gasparro. Kennedy Half Dollars dated 1964 weigh 12.5 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

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Clad Kennedy “JFK” Half Dollars 1965-1970

Clad Kennedy Half Dollars differ from 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars in their weight and composition. Clad JFK Half Dollars weigh 11.50 grams with a composition of 40% silver and 60% copper.

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Morgan Dollar

Morgan Dollar

Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

George T. Morgan was the designer of this famous U.S. coin. Morgan’s initial M is located on the obverse at the truncation of the neck and on the reverse on the left hand loop of the ribbon. The U.S. suspended coinage of this silver dollar in 1904 due to low demand and exhaustion of the bullion supply. The minting of Morgan dollars did not resume until 1921. Morgan Silver Dollars weigh 26.73 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.

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Peace Dollar

Peace Dollar

Peace Dollars 1921-1935

The Peace Dollar was issued without the sanction of the U.S. Congress. It fell under the authority of the Pittman Act and thus came into existence. It was designed by Anthony de Francisci, whose monogram is located in the open field of the coin under the neck of Liberty. Peace Dollars weigh 26.73 grams with a composition of 90% silver and 10 % copper.

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25 Gold Coin

25 Gold Coin

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Watches

The ICCA sees a wide variety of watches and jewelry at each event. We readily encourage you to bring in your watches for us to evaluate. Some of the more popular watch makers are Rolex, Vacheron Constantine, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Chopard, Breitling, Omega and Illinois Watch Company.

 

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