Few errors in the coin collecting world are as exciting as the rare 1975 No S proof dime. Most of us wouldn’t give a dime about a dime, but this particular variety could be worth up to $500,000. So what makes the 1975 No S proof dime so valuable, and how would you know if … Read more
You read my thoughts, perhaps to make a 50 cents coin to become so much of something big. Yes, it is if you have the correct kind of system in place. About millions of coins are circulating in the United States daily and majority of them are exchanged for their face value. However, some of … Read more
The sacagawea dollar coin is the very first to be made in 2000. This is a special and integral part of American currency, thereby greatly holding cultural and historical relevance. This coin made in the image of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who had a part to play in the Lewis and Clark Expedition, stands … Read more
Rare coins are not just pieces of currency but portals into history, reflecting economic, cultural, and historical shifts. With time, some rare coins have captured public fascination and reshaped our knowing of wealth, influencing both numismatics and financial strategies. Saint-Gaudens The most popular coin in the history of America, the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, was … Read more
Nickel Rolling Hunt Coin roll hunting is quite an exciting hobby, especially for those seeking rare and valuable nickels. Being a novice or an experienced collector, having an idea of what to look for in nickel rolls will make you a better hunter in finding those hidden treasures. Here is your guide on how to … 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
The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is one of the most famous and rare coins in the world, and for collectors, it is the stuff that dreams are made of. For numismatists, it is a mystery that only a few have witnessed. Although the Liberty Head design was used on U.S. nickels from 1883 to 1912, … 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
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
Washington quarters, issued from 1965 to today, have become a new attraction in the world of coin collecting. What were once considered common coins are now the center of the “99 million dollar coin craze,” where collectors are searching for rare types, mistake coins, and high-quality examples that are selling for astonishing prices. Let’s take … Read more