Most Lincoln Wheat pennies (1909–1958) are worth just a few cents. But one ultra-rare mistake from 1943 changes everything. The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent – struck by accident on a copper planchet during WWII – is the holy grail of small cents. The Crazy History Behind the 1943 Bronze Penny In 1943, the U.S. Mint … Read more
Imagine pulling a dusty old penny from your pocket… and it’s suddenly worth enough to buy a private island. That actually happened with one Lincoln Wheat Penny that sold for a jaw-dropping $12.9 million in 2024! Is this legendary rare coin still floating around in circulation today? Keep reading — you might be sitting on … 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
Imagine rummaging through an old winter coat, pockets stuffed with lint and forgotten dreams. You fish out a dusty 1976 Bicentennial Quarter—nothing fancy, right? But what if that shiny relic from America’s 200th birthday bash is a rare coin worth thousands? In the world of coin collecting, everyday finds can flip into fortunes. This story … Read more
Imagine pulling a single penny from your couch and instantly becoming a multi-millionaire. That’s the dream behind the legendary 1943 bronze Lincoln wheat penny — the king of small-change treasures. The Crazy WWII Mistake That Created It In 1943, copper was desperately needed for the war effort. The U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel for … Read more
Imagine digging through your couch cushions for loose change and pulling out a shiny 50-cent piece that could buy you a mansion. That’s the wild reality behind this rare Kennedy half dollar. Minted to honor JFK, one special version just hit a jaw-dropping $5.9 million valuation. And get this—experts say similar treasures might still be … Read more
Imagine digging through an old jar of coins and pulling out a shiny 1943 penny that could be worth thousands. That’s the thrill of wheat penny collecting! These humble Lincoln cents, with their iconic wheat stalks on the back, have turned from pocket change into hot items for hobbyists. Over the last decade, wheat penny … Read more
Error Lincoln pennies are regular 1-cent coins that left the mint with dramatic mistakes—doubled images, wrong metal, missing letters, or struck on the wrong planchet. These “oops” moments turn an ordinary penny into a six- or seven-figure treasure. The Crazy History Behind These Mistakes Since 1909, the U.S. Mint has produced billions of Lincoln cents. … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny (1909–1958) is the classic U.S. one-cent coin with Abraham Lincoln on the front and two wheat stalks on the back. Nicknamed “wheaties” by collectors, over 35 billion were minted – but a handful have mind-blowing errors and rarities. A Quick History of the Iconic Wheat Cent Designed by Victor David Brenner … Read more
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