American Coins : Alas, in the muted halls of auction houses and the private chambers of collectors when extraordinary transactions occur they provide the measure of the extraordinary sums massive rare coins can command. A glittering set of five legendary American coins have just been sold for a total of $854 million, which may well represent the … Read more
There are coins that exist beyond any currency; numismatic issues valued as artifacts above their face value, and among them the legendary treasures that transcend pieces of metal to assume a status as artifacts of immense worth. These eight spectacular specimens embody not just wealth, but history immortalized in metal — tales of empires, miscalculations and … Read more
Rare U.S. Coins : Millions of dollars in hidden treasure can be found in the pockets and coin jars of America. Although most people don’t even look twice at their change, numismatic professionals understand that there are certain coins — some are still freely available today— that are worth far more than their face value. These aren’t … Read more
Nestled among the dusty, obscure edges of numismatic history are six remarkable coins that are not just money then—they are portals to untold fortunes and altered fates. Valued at $98 million each, these numismatic wonders are not only metallurgic oddities but gateways to wholly different lives for their new, fortunate owners. Their tales are woven throughout time like … Read more
Last summer while sifting through my grandmother’s old coin collection, I found a few Kennedy half-dollars hidden in a tattered velvet pouch. What started as a nostalgic afternoon going through heirlooms quickly turned into an awe-inspiring treasure hunt. “You may want to get those appraised,” my uncle, himself a casual coin collector, suggested. “Nobody can imagine what some … Read more
Rare Lincoln Penny : What’s the most valuable coin you can currently find in change you already have in your pocket — and you likely don’t even know about?In the dusty pockets and forgotten corners of American homes across the land, buried in forgotten piggy banks, dank-smelling coffee jars, and generations of assigned spare-change duties, resides … Read more
The coins jingling in your pocket may be worth much more than you realize. While there are millions of quarters in circulation throughout America, a handful of rare Bicentennial quarters from 1976 could be worth millions. Yes, you heard it right — millions! For instance, although most quarters are worth a quarter, some Bicentennial quarters with certain types … Read more
Ever wondered whether that loose change rattling in your pocket could be worth more than its face value? Can you believe learning that one penny could be worth thousands!? This isn’t merely coin collector fantasy: It’s the reality for some fortunate people who have discovered contemporary rarities, including the legendary 1972 doubled die penny. This is an adventure … Read more
$1.3M Penny Alert : Imagine putting your hand in your pocket and pulling out a coin worth more than your house. It seems like a fairytale, but for a select few, this dream has come true. Of the billions of pennies that circulate today, a few have gone from mere one-cent back into the bank to a four-digit … Read more
