Discover the real 1971 Kennedy half dollar value in 2025! From $0.50 circulated coins to $7,000+ rare errors and no-mint-mark varieties. Full price guide, error list & mint marks inside. What Is the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar? The 1971 Kennedy half dollar is the first year this famous coin was struck in copper-nickel clad instead … Read more
If you were alive between 1999 and 2008, you probably stuffed a few shiny state quarters in your pocket. Most are worth exactly 25¢… but a tiny handful have exploded in value this year. TikTok and Reddit are full of people finding $1,000–$35,000 coins in old jars! A Quick History of the 50 State Quarters … Read more
It’s a 1944 Lincoln cent struck on the wrong metal. During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to steel pennies in 1943 to save copper. In 1944 they went back to brass — but a tiny handful were accidentally minted on leftover bronze planchets from 1943. Only about 20–30 are known to exist! A … Read more
The 1999-P Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar is the very last year this unpopular $1 coin was made for circulation. It has the “P” mint mark (Philadelphia), shows Susan B. Anthony on the front, and an eagle landing on the moon on the back. Most are only worth $1… but a few rare mistakes turned … Read more
Wheat pennies are the beloved Lincoln cents minted from 1909 to 1958 with two wheat stalks on the reverse. Nicknamed “wheaties,” they were the first U.S. coin to feature a real person—Abraham Lincoln—on the obverse. A Quick History of the Iconic Lincoln Wheat Cent Designed by Victor David Brenner in 1909 to celebrate Lincoln’s 100th … Read more
The Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar was the first U.S. coin to honor a real woman — the famous suffragist. Minted from 1979–1981 and again in 1999, most are worth exactly $1. But the 1999-P version? That’s the unicorn. A Quick History of the SBA Dollar Series Launched in 1979 to replace the Eisenhower dollar, … Read more
It’s a 1943 Lincoln wheat penny – but struck in bronze instead of steel. During World War II, copper was needed for the war, so the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies. A handful were accidentally made on bronze planchets left over from 1942. Only about 15–20 are known to exist. The Crazy WWII … Read more
Imagine folding clothes and hearing a strange clink. That’s exactly what happened to one lucky (or very observant) person in 2024. Among the socks was a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar. They sent it to PCGS, got it graded MS68, and it just hammered for $39,500 at Heritage Auctions. Yes, really! The Susan B. Anthony … Read more
It’s a 1964 Kennedy half dollar, but not just any 1964. This one is the finest-known example of the ultra-rare “Special Mint Set” (SMS) finish with the famous “Accentuated Hair” design. Graded PCGS MS-69, it’s basically flawless. The Crazy History Behind the Kennedy Half Dollar After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963, the … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny (officially called the Lincoln Cent—was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person (Abraham Lincoln) on the front. Designed by Victor David Brenner, it shows Lincoln on the obverse and two wheat stalks on the reverse—hence the nickname “Wheat Penny” or “Wheatie.” Minted from 1909 to 1958, billions were made… … Read more