Laura Bennett
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Numismatist and data science expert passionate about uncovering the stories behind historical coins through analytics. Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology and a Master’s in Data Science from Harvard University. https://coin-identifier.com/
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Top 5 Key Date Quartersin the State Quarters Series (1999-2008). AI-Generated.
We all have that jar, drawer, or old album filled with State Quarters. Between 1999 and 2008, it felt like a national hobby to check your change for the next state. Most of those coins are, frankly, worth exactly 25 cents. But a handful are hidden treasures, worth serious money to collectors.
By Laura Bennett17 days ago in Education
Collecting the 1979 & 1980 Susan B. Anthony Dollar: What You Need to Know. AI-Generated.
You know that small, kinda-chunky dollar coin that looks like a quarter on a growth spurt? The one with Susan B. Anthony on it from 1979 or 1980? If you've ever found one in an old drawer or jar, you've probably had the same thought: "Is this thing worth anything, or is it just a dollar?"
By Laura Bennett17 days ago in Education
U.S. Coin Mint Marks Guide: How to Read P, D, S, W Letters. AI-Generated.
Mint Marks: The Tiny Letters That Make Your Coins Valuable Let's play a quick game. Grab a quarter from your pocket. Look at it. Really look. Under George Washington's portrait, you'll see a tiny letter—maybe a P or a D. That little letter is a mint mark, and it's the most important clue on your coin. It tells you where the coin was made, and that single fact can mean the difference between it being worth 25 cents and 25 dollars.
By Laura Bennett19 days ago in Education
