The Lincoln penny has been produced in the United States for as long as other coins have been produced by the US Mint. The 1944 Lincoln penny is particularly attractive to collectors, not only because of its design but also because of its rarity. Since the 1944 Lincoln penny is no longer being produced, the … Read more
The 1943 steel penny holds a fascinating place in numismatic history. What began as a wartime cost-cutting measure turned into one of the most coveted and valuable coins in American history. Here’s the incredible journey of this seemingly ordinary penny that went from a simple mistake to a $10,000 treasure. Wartime Economy and the Steel … Read more
Four Main Types of US Coins There are four main types of US coins, some of which are less commonly used. First, there are the four main coins that are minted for general circulation, meaning these coins are specifically made for the public to use in everyday transactions. These four main US coins are: the … Read more
Finding $470 million in loose change is quite a lofty proposition. But the phenomenal collection of 8 rare dimes and a Bicentennial quarter, can still be managed in the current phase, each coin is an astounding worth. These coins are unlike any other valuable finds; entire value depends on their rarity, historical importance, and idiosyncratic … Read more
Every collector’s goal is to see a rare coin in an everyday context. These discoveries, whether concealed in an old piggy bank, a chest of inherited riches, or even loose change, have the power to transform ordinary situations into amazing stories. Recently, three such rare coins worth $35 million have piqued the interest of collectors … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny, minted between 1909 and 1958, holds a special place in American coin collecting (numismatics). Some of these rare specimens have sold for eye-popping prices at auctions and have become a hot commodity among collectors. One such coin is the 1943-D Bronze Lincoln Wheat Penny, whose rarity and value have made it … Read more
3 Rare Bicentennial Quarters: Issued in 1976 to mark the 200th anniversary of America’s independence, the Bicentennial Quarter holds a special place in numismatic history. Although more than 1.6 billion copies of these coins were produced, some rare varieties have gained immense popularity among collectors, and they sell for tremendous prices at auction. Understanding the … Read more
The 1943 Steel Penny with a Golden Twist is quite possibly the most interesting coin to have ever appeared before the collectors’ eyes. It is struck during the World War II period and normally, that period produced steel pennies using copper to save the rest of the resource for the war effort. However, the odd … Read more
Collecting coins is fun, and with so much history and design value, some coins have proved quite a cash cow, perhaps even up to thousands of times more than their actual price. Among such gems is the unique Bicentennial Quarter, which is a special minted edition that could be worth as much as $1,350,000. But … Read more