If you suddenly realize that a small coin in your pocket can be worth millions of dollars, would you believe it? It might sound like a dream, but some rare coins in US currency history are so valuable that their worth is unimaginable. One such coin is the 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny, which can be … Read more
The gentle clink of metal on velvet. The whispered hum of the auction room fell still. The auctioneer’s voice climbed with each successive bid: “Do I hear five million? Five point five million? Six million, thank you, sir.” It’s in these lofty moments that numismatic history is forged when tiny circles of metal, occasionally bent, … Read more
The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar: The Kennedy Half Dollar of 1964 has served not only as legal tender but as an emblem of a national mourning, a token of numismatic history, and a desirable collectible. This coin was minted after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and hence it sits most deservingly in a … Read more
In American history, one of the most famous coins is the Lincoln Wheat Penny. It is more than just a penny; there are some extremely rare and valuable copies that have sold for millions of dollars. This coin is genuine treasure in the coin-collecting air, with its rare design and the little speaking errors that … Read more
5 Uncommon Dimes : Within the intriguing world of numismatics, where tiny metal disks can be worth astronomical sums, there exists a special class of coins that serve as a testament to the enormous potential within seemingly plain money. These uncommon dimes and Bicentennial Quarters are more than simple money tokens—they are pieces of history, … Read more
Finding rare coins that, for the most part, are hidden in plain view, is one of the most scintillating aspects of coin collecting in America. A coin is not just a piece of metal. Coins are historical artifacts, works of art, and, in certain special instances, truly priceless discoveries. Some of the coins that appear … Read more
As far as this far-off coin collection goes, those pennies rusting in your jar might actually be worth something. Really worth something. In what must have coin collectors scrambling through their collections and the average American rummaging in the depths of their couches, a few rare Bicentennial quarters have fetched sums too outrageous to ignore. … Read more