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Coin of the Month
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October 2025 – The 1916-D Mercury Dime – A Tiny Coin with Huge Rarity
he 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most coveted U.S. coins of the 20th century. As the first year of the Winged Liberty Head (commonly called “Mercury”) design, 1916 saw production at all three mints—but Denver struck just 264,000 dimes, making the 1916-D the rarest and most valuable of the series. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the coin features Liberty in…
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CIVIL WAR COINAGE
COINS of the CIVIL WAR Yet another one of the Allentown/Bethlehem Coin Club’s young numismatists expressed an interest in the coinage of the Civil War. So let’s start there: The American Civil War took place from April 12, 1861, to April 9, 1865. It began when Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina,…
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UNITED STATES MINT FACILITIES
UNTED STATES MINT FACILITIES I. PHILADELPHIA MINT: P 1792 Congress passes the ‘Coinage Act’ authorizing the creation of a mint to manufacture coins representing American denominations (dollars and cents) to be used in place of coinage from other nations. Philadelphia, the first capitol of the United States is chosen as the mint’s location. The mint…
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What Is Your Favorite Coin?
FAVORITE COINS I have given several presentations over the past few years on a variety of subjects. But what I’ve never spoken about is what my favorite coin is and why; and I’m doing this for a reason. I currently possess several high grade and expensive coins, and I have proudly displayed them during our…
About Us
Founded in 1948, the Allentown-Bethlehem Coin Club is a vibrant community of numismatists serving the Lehigh Valley. The club meets monthly on the second Monday at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post 367 in Whitehall, PA (no meeting in December). With a mission to promote coin collecting and numismatic education, the club hosts two major coin shows each year, including the popular Lehigh County Coin Expo. These events feature dozens of dealers, free admission, and youth activities, fostering engagement across all ages. The club welcomes collectors of all experience levels and encourages fellowship through auctions, discussions, and special programs. For correspondence, the club can be reached by mail at P.O. Box 446, Bethlehem, PA 18016.