The Lincoln penny, first issued in 1909, is one of the most familiar coins in American history and one of the most collected. What began as everyday pocket change has become a rich field for collectors, investors, and history enthusiasts alike. Over more than a century of production, changes in design, metal composition, and minting … Read more
The idea that an everyday coin could be worth millions feels almost impossible, yet stories like the recently reported Kennedy Half Dollar found in gas station change keep collectors hopeful. According to accounts circulating within the numismatic community, an ordinary transaction turned into a life-changing moment when a half dollar later proved to be worth … Read more
The Sacagawea dollar, first issued in 2000, stands out as one of the most visually distinctive coins in modern U.S. currency. Featuring the portrait of Sacagawea carrying her infant son, the coin was designed to honor Native American history and to provide a durable, golden-toned alternative to paper dollars. While most Sacagawea dollars circulate unnoticed, … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the most recognizable and widely collected coins in American history. For many people, it was the very first coin they ever saved in a jar or album. Small and humble in appearance, these copper cents carry more than just pocket change value. Certain years, mint marks, and minting … Read more
Coins pass through our hands every day with barely a second thought. We use them for small purchases, drop them into jars, or forget them in drawers and old jackets. Yet every so often, one of those ordinary coins turns out to be anything but ordinary. A single cent or nickel can carry an unusual … Read more