During World War II, the U.S. Mint experimented with steel pennies in 1943 due to copper shortages. However, minting resumed with copper in 1944—but a curious wartime steel penny bearing the 1942‑D date and an Continue reading
Rare Coins
The Magic of the 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar: More Than Just Metal
The 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar isn’t merely 90% silver in metal—it’s a piece of American history, minted to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage and the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Columbian Continue reading
The 1938‑D Jefferson Nickel: A Small Coin With a Big Story
The 1938‑D Jefferson Nickel might appear modest—just five cents—but its story resonates among coin collectors. With a low mintage of only 5.376 million, this Denver strike is considered a semi‑key date, especially when displaying sharp Continue reading
1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle: America’s Most Beautiful Gold Coin and Its Haunting Legacy
The 1907 $20 Saint‑Gaudens Double Eagle, designed by sculptor Augustus Saint‑Gaudens under President Theodore Roosevelt’s direction, is widely regarded as the most aesthetically stunning U.S. coin ever minted. But beyond its artistry lies a rich Continue reading
How the 1804 “King of American Coins” Became the Most Famous U.S. Dollar
The 1804 silver dollar, often called the “King of American Coins”, is America’s most legendary coin. Remarkably, none were minted in 1804—they were struck decades later yet bear that date. Just 15 known specimens exist Continue reading
The 1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar: A Commemorative Coin That’s Hard to Find
The 1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar was issued by the U.S. Mint to celebrate 100 years of Texas independence. Featuring iconic designs by sculptor Pompeo Coppini, it was produced at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Continue reading
Lost for a Century: The $3.96 Million 1885 Trade Dollar’s Remarkable Return”
The 1885 Trade Dollar stands as one of the most mysterious and prized coins in U.S. numismatic history. Disappearing for nearly a century after being struck, this coin emerged as a record-breaking treasure. This article Continue reading
Why the 2007 Godless Dollar Sparked National Controversy — The Presidential $1 Coin Without “In God We Trust”
In early 2007, the U.S. Mint released the first George Washington Presidential $1 coins — but some emerged missing the key motto “In God We Trust”. These so-called “Godless Dollars” sparked outrage on social media, Continue reading
1944 Steel Wheat Penny Error: Wartime Off-Metal Rarity Worth Over $100,000
Amidst the chaos of World War II, the U.S. Mint switched the 1943 Lincoln cent from copper alloy to zinc-coated steel to conserve wartime metals. But in 1944, the Mint had returned to copper‑zinc pennies—yet a Continue reading
1942/41 Overdate Mercury Dime: The Subtle Mistake Worth Thousands
The 1942/41 Mercury dime—featuring a faint “41” beneath the bold “42”—is one of the most celebrated overdate errors in U.S. coinage. Minted at both the Philadelphia and Denver facilities, this nuanced anomaly stands out for Continue reading