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
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
Ever rummaged through a jar of old coins and dreamed of striking gold? Wheat pennies—those classic Lincoln cents with the iconic wheat stalks on the back—have turned everyday finds into collector’s gold. Over the last decade, from 2015 to now in 2025, their wheat penny worth has soared, especially as stimulus checks during tough times … Read more
It’s the legendary 1943 bronze (copper) Lincoln cent – a one-year-only error that was never supposed to exist. In 1943, pennies were made of steel because copper was needed for the war… except a handful were accidentally struck on bronze planchets left over from 1942. The Crazy WWII Mistake That Created It During World War … Read more
Imagine digging through an old jar of change and pulling out a coin worth a small fortune—more than its weight in glittering gold. In 2023, while gold prices climbed a solid 13%, these four rare coins exploded in value, blending history, scarcity, and collector buzz. If you’re a hobbyist dipping into coin collecting or an … Read more
Picture this: You’re rummaging through a jar of loose change, and bam—your fingers brush against a dusty old penny with wheat stalks on the back. What if that tiny coin is worth $49,499? It’s not just a dream; rare wheat pennies like this are slipping back into everyday circulation. In this post, we’ll uncover the … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny (1909–1958) is the classic “wheat ears” cent most of us grew up with. But one ultra-rare version – a 1943 bronze penny – recently sold for an eye-popping $88 million at private auction in 2024, making it the most valuable penny ever. The Crazy History Behind the World’s Most Valuable Penny … 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
Gold had a solid year – up about 28%. But four ultra-rare U.S. coins posted returns that made precious metals look sleepy. Limited supply, blockbuster auctions, and new money flowing into numismatics turned these coins into rocket ships. #1: 1913 Liberty Head Nickel – The King Is Back Only five exist. In early 2025, one … Read more
Imagine digging through a jar of loose change and pulling out a shiny dollar that could fetch thousands at auction. That’s the thrill of the 1999-P Susan B. Anthony dollar coin. As the first U.S. coin honoring a real woman, it’s a piece of history. But what makes this rare coin a standout among most … Read more