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
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
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
The United States Mint has created a program called 50 State Quarters Program, which started in the year 1999 and ended in the year 2008, and it features unique designs on expiration for quarters that represent all the states. A few of them are found to be quite common but there are some very rare … Read more
That handful of coins jangling away in your pocket Rare may be concealing treasure worth hundreds, thousands, or even millions of dollars. While most modern coins are still worth only their face value, certain dimes and quarters — a few specific Bicentennial quarters in particular — have, over time, become real numismatic rarities that command … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $120 Million: In the intriguing realm of coin collecting, few pieces stir the imagination as much as the 1943 Denver Mint copper Lincoln Wheat Penny. Worth a staggering $120 million, this tiny copper circle is the ultimate numismatic prize. More than a precious keepsake, this penny is a great story … Read more
The clink of loose change in my pocket hardly ever demands much notice these days. As with most, I usually see quarters as strictly utilitarian currency something to put into parking meters or washing machines. All that changed suddenly last month when I came across a dog-eared coin collecting guide at my grandfather’s home. Browsing … Read more
Bicentennial Quarter: The coins are retelling history and power but some also retell unexpected fortunes. The most awaited coin among coin collectors is the Bicentennial quarter; it is said that it is worth $2.5 billion! Crazy money, isn’t it, but that same number is fueling a frenzy among coin fans to rummage for change into … Read more