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Minted from 1909 through 1958, wheat pennies, or Lincoln Wheat Cents, are extremely popular coins for collectors due to the historical value of the coins contained within them. While wheat pennies have an intrinsic value little more than face value for common issues, there exist some rare versions that can command large sums of money. … Read more
From Tokyo to Toronto, New York to New Delhi, numismatists around the world just can’t get enough of rare coins, especially when their value skyrocket. In numismatics-the collecting and study of coins-some dimes and quarters are worth tens of thousands of dollars because they’re rare, historic, or possess some other special quality. A closer look … Read more
I love reading stories of some rare and valuable coins. Today, I’ll tell you an interesting story of the 1984-S Olympic Dollar, minted to commemorate the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. One can buy this coin at up to $8,000 at auction, as per some records, and hence it has already made it a … Read more
Introduction You may be carrying treasure in your pocket that you do not even know about. Rare coins involve a unique blend of history, art, and investment potential that has no equal in the world of coin collecting, often referred to as numismatics. These little gems can make ordinary coins collectibles worth hundreds or even … Read more
Introduction The penny, it’s a coin that has been jingling in American pockets since 1793. Most pennies are worth the exact value of one cent. However, for some rare specimens, the price fetched is simply astronomical, almost enough to make you check into your spare change jar. These copper treasures tell interesting stories of US … Read more
Introduction Do you know about the $2.2 billion quarter that may be in your pocket change? The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter has opened up quite a treasure hunt across the United States. The special quarter has the reverse side of a Colonial drummer instead of its usual eagle design. The U.S. Mint also released commemorative coins … Read more
Introduction You may have treasure in pocket change. Some 10-cent coins are worth more than their face value. Their prices range from $2,000 to millions. The 1982 Roosevelt Dime without the “P” mint mark is one of the most popular collector coins. The rare 1894-S PR66 Barber Dime sold for nearly $2 million at auction. … Read more