When America turned 200 years old in 1976, the United States Mint celebrated by producing special designs on the quarter, half dollar, and dollar coins. The Bicentennial quarter showing colonial drummer Jack Ahr’s reverse design and the dual date “1776-1976″—was one of the most widely minted and recognized commemorative coins in American history, with more … 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
The Bicentennial Quarter, coined in 1975 and 1976, is a once-in-a-numismatic-lifetime experience. Commemorating American independence with 200 years of freedom, the Bicentennial Quarter has a tale to tell way beyond its face value of 25 cents. In this comprehensive guide, discover five of the most valuable and fascinating Bicentennial Quarters that could easily turn your … Read more
Introduction: Coin collecting is not only a hobby but also a very profitable investment. Five rare dimes and a bicentennial quarter, among the most valuable coins ever to have been found, have stunned the numismatic world with their record-breaking $12 million appraisal each. The coins are highly valued for their rarity, minting flaws, and historic … Read more
The 2 Rare Dimes and a Bicentennial Quarter: Unveiling $19 Million in Hidden Value are the hottest topics among American collectors. This is because, in coins, rarity is only a tiny part of a living collection of history and art. There are many coins out there that present themselves as mere ordinary pieces of money … Read more
The coins in my pocket rarely commands 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
Bicentennial Quarters So you get home after work and empty your pockets for some spare change–only to find one quarter looking a little different. Hence, where there should have been an eagle, the colonial drummer boy appeared emblazoned on the reverse. The Bicentennial quarter, minted to celebrate America’s 200th birthday. But could that ordinary-looking coin … 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
Rare Lincoln Wheat Pennies are often hard to come by-and often are not easy to find $1 Billion. If you know what to look for, you could identify some valuable coins that will make your collection a treasure chest. Let’s examine the details of seven rare pennies that collectors dream of finding in their collections. … Read more
Among the many numismatic treasures that have fetched enormous sums at auctions, some are so rare that they capture the imagination of both collectors and investors. Among the few available treasures, there is the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. Its rarity was a factor for this treasure, but more interesting is the stories of its existence. … Read more