MARK TWAIN 
The 1999-P Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar is a small, copper-nickel clad coin with Susan B. Anthony on the front and an eagle landing on the moon on the back. Minted in Philadelphia (the “P” mint mark), it was the very first small-size U.S. dollar with a portrait of a real woman. A Quick History … Read more
Imagine finding a single penny worth more than most houses. That’s exactly what happened when a super-rare 1943 bronze Lincoln Wheat penny sold for a jaw-dropping $11.2 million at auction in 2024 (yes, really!). The Crazy History Behind the 1943 Bronze Mistake In 1943, the U.S. needed copper for World War II, so the Mint … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny (or “wheat cent”) was minted from 1909 to 1958. Designed by Victor David Brenner, it shows Abraham Lincoln on the front and two wheat stalks on the reverse — that’s where the nickname comes from. Over 25 billion were made, but a few ultra-rare errors and varieties make certain dates absolute … Read more
Imagine digging through your grandma’s old jar of change and pulling out a shiny penny that could buy you a mansion. That’s the wild allure of the Lincoln Wheat Penny—a humble coin turned treasure. In today’s coin collecting craze, rumors swirl about one fetching $12.9 million. Why does it matter? Because rare coins like this … Read more
Not every old penny is worth big money. Rarity comes from minting errors, low production runs, or historical accidents—like the famous 1943 bronze pennies struck during WWII when copper was needed for the war. A Quick History of the Lincoln Penny Introduced in 1909 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, the Lincoln cent is the … Read more
Most Sacagawea dollars are worth exactly $1. But in 2024, one ultra-rare “Cheerios” Sacagawea dollar sold for a jaw-dropping $2,100,000. Yes, you read that right — over two million dollars for a single golden dollar coin! The Crazy Story Behind This Record-Breaking Coin In 2000, the U.S. Mint partnered with Cheerios for a promotion. They … Read more
In 2024, a 1976 Bicentennial quarter with an ultra-rare double-die error and minted on a silver planchet shattered records when it sold for an eye-popping $74.8 million at auction. Yes, you read that right — almost $75 million for one quarter! The Crazy Story Behind the Record-Breaking Sale This coin was discovered in a family … Read more
Wheat pennies (or wheat cents) are Lincoln cents minted from 1909 to 1958 with two wheat stalks on the reverse. Most are common and worth only a few cents, but rare dates, errors, and high-grade examples have turned into serious money. A Quick History of the Iconic Wheat Cent Designed by Victor David Brenner in … Read more
In 1976, the U.S. Mint celebrated America’s 200th birthday by giving the Washington quarter a dramatic makeover. The reverse now showed a colonial drummer and a torch surrounded by 13 stars — instantly recognizable and super patriotic. The Crazy “Coat Pocket” Discovery Story In 2022, a Virginia man cleaning out an old jacket found a … Read more
In October 2024, a super-rare 1964 Kennedy half dollar graded PCGS MS68+ sold for a jaw-dropping $5,880,000 at auction. Yes, you read that right – almost six million dollars for a single 50-cent coin that looks exactly like the ones in your change jar. The Emotional History Behind the Kennedy Half Dollar After President John … Read more