MARK TWAIN

Last month, a small antique bookstore in Ohio posted a photo that blew up across coin groups on Reddit and Facebook. An employee emptying the donation box found a single 1979-P Susan B. Anthony dollar mixed in with modern change. What started as a funny “cool find” post quickly turned into a frenzy when collectors … Read more

Most pennies are worth… one cent. But mint errors, tiny production runs, and historical accidents turned a handful of 20th-century Lincoln cents into six- and seven-figure treasures. A Quick History of 20th-Century Lincoln Pennies Launched in 1909 for Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, the Lincoln cent switched from wheat ears (1909–1958) to the Lincoln Memorial (1959–2008). … Read more

The Washington quarter is the 25-cent coin we all know – George Washington on the front, eagle (or new designs) on the back. Minted since 1932, billions exist… but a tiny handful have mistakes or special features that make them insanely valuable. A Quick History of the Washington Quarter In 1932, the U.S. Mint celebrated … Read more

You’ve probably seen them – those old copper pennies with two wheat stalks on the back. Officially called “Wheat Cents” or “Lincoln Wheat Pennies,” they were minted from 1909 to 1958 and were the very first U.S. coins to feature Abraham Lincoln. The Fascinating History (1909–1958) Designed by Victor David Brenner to celebrate Lincoln’s 100th … Read more

The wheat penny (officially the Lincoln Wheat Cent) is the classic U.S. one-cent coin minted from 1909 to 1958. Designed by Victor David Brenner, it shows Abraham Lincoln on the front and two wheat stalks on the reverse—hence the nickname every collector knows. Quick History of the Wheat Cent (1909–1958) Released in 1909 to celebrate … Read more

The Lincoln wheat penny (sometimes called wheat cent or wheatback) is the classic U.S. one-cent coin minted from 1909 to 1958. The reverse shows two stalks of wheat — that’s where the nickname comes from! A Quick History of the Lincoln Cent Designed by Victor David Brenner to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, the Lincoln … Read more

Last month in a small Ohio diner, waitress Emily R. emptied her tip jar and spotted a shiny golden dollar that looked… different. Turns out it was a 2000-W 22-karat gold Sacagawea dollar – one of only 39 ever made for a special presentation set. Estimated value? Up to $15,000! The Ultra-Rare 2000-W Gold Sacagawea … Read more

Lincoln cents (commonly called pennies) have been made since 1909. Most are worth exactly one cent… but mint errors, low mintages, and special varieties turned a handful into six- and seven-figure treasures. A Quick History of the Lincoln Penny Designed by Victor David Brenner to honor Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, the Lincoln cent was the … Read more