In 1976, a special coin was issued to celebrate 200 years of US independence, called the Bicentennial Quarter. It has a colonial drummer on the reverse and the double date “1776-1976”. Made in millions, these quarters are still commonly available today at a price of just $0.25. But there is also a quarter that is … Read more
In the world of coin collecting, few coins capture imaginations pretty like the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel — a mysterious and iconic piece of American numismatic records. With only 5 recognized examples in lifestyles, such a legendary nickels bought for a dazzling $4.2 million, making it one of the maximum treasured cash ever struck inside … Read more
If you have ever Steel with your spare change whether any of it might actually be worth more than face value, you are not alone. Coin lovers and collectors everywhere are on the lookout for coins that are rare and of significant value yet are sometimes lost in regular circulation. A recent headline was with … 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
$270,000 Lincoln Wheat Penny: Did you ever think that a penny would cost an arm and a leg? The 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny, which was produced years ago during World War II, sold for up to $270,000, and some of its types have also sold for more in auctions. This penny is one of the … Read more
Adorning the few rarest and most prized coins in the United States for numismatism, the Flying Eagle Penny 1857 never fails to instill wonder among people with its paltry worth of 1 cent. Today, this small coin can sell for even over $7000 in auctions, years after it is minted. But what exactly makes it … 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
