Most people don’t give dimes a second thought, but did you know that some of them are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? Small mintages and error coins have made some dimes very valuable to collectors. Here are four rare dimes that can make you rich — and yes, one of them is worth over … Read more
The coins in my pocket rarely command attention anymore. Like most Americans, I’ve developed the habit of tossing spare change into jars, cup holders, or between couch cushions without a second glance. But after a chance encounter with veteran coin collector Martin Weiss at a local flea market, I’ve never looked at pennies the same … Read more
Error for Graft of $350,000 A Mint Error of the 1937 Buffalo Nickel: Coins carry the story of yesteryear, some brighter than others. And so also was the case with the 1937 Buffalo Nickel, especially with a rare specimen called the Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel-the one coin minted in Denver. This error during minting has set … Read more
Numismatics take their position in the top lists of those ventures that so much attract into the chronicles of history, all those other beautiful arts, and discoveries. Besides that, it has rare coins deeper in value, often those that were minted under uncommon conditions or odd designs and have some peculiar history behind them. 1939 … Read more
Among the few coins, which are valued in millions in the numismatic world, there are odd ones that are so imperfect and ancient that comparison makes little sense. Coin misers-the ones that did not last dozen used to show some of the best specimens for dimes. In our discussion today, we focus on five rarest … Read more
You reach into your pocket for some loose change, and one penny turns out to be worth $410,000. Sounds like a dream? This penny could send shivers down the spine of any collector, whether professional or not: the original Lincoln Wheat Penny. The rarity, huge value, and somewhat surprising possibility that there are actually tons … Read more
Can you imagine finding a penny worth millions of dollars in your pocket or collection of coins? Fortunately for some lucky Americans, locating the rare Lincoln Wheat Penny is more than a pipe dream. While most pennies are worth one cent, numismatists place thousands, if not millions, of dollars in rare varieties of this historic … Read more
We all carry coins in our pockets, flip them into piggy banks, or lose them in drawers. But what if one of those ordinary coins were worth thousands—even millions—of dollars? Stranger still, there are a few U.S. coins that are so rare and valuable, the discovery of one could alter your financial future in an … Read more
