Author Archive : LCC Writing Team
The Key-Date 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar
and the Mystery of the Missing 1970 Kennedy Halves
The Kennedy half dollar was an instant success. When it debuted in 1964, a whopping 429.5 million were struck for circulation. With a first-year mintage of nearly half a billion coins, it’s not surprising
V-J Day (Victory Over Japan) on September 2nd marks the end of a great nationwide American effort
Seventy-five years ago in 1945, Japan laid down its arms on August 14th and officially surrendered on September 2nd. It marked the end of WWII, and September 2nd has been celebrated ever since as
50 years ago: America had unrest in 1970 as well
Our country may be facing challenges and civil unrest in 2020. But 50 years ago, in 1970, America had its trials and tribulations as well… War in Southeast Asia As 1970 U.S. Mint Sets
Coin collecting has grown dramatically during Littleton’s 75 years in business
When Littleton Coin Company was founded 75 years ago in 1945 by Maynard and Fannie Sundman, coin collecting was still in its infancy compared to today. Oh, there had long been a small number