The 1870‑S Seated Liberty Silver Dollar is one of the most mysterious and sought-after coins in U.S. numismatics. Despite no official records of production, the San Francisco Mint inexplicably struck this 1870-dated dollar. Today, only Continue reading
Rare Coins
Only Three Exist: The Legendary 1876‑CC 20‑Cent Piece That Eludes Time
The 1876‑CC 20‑Cent piece, often nicknamed the “double dime,” is one of the most scarce and fascinating coins in American numismatics. Struck at the Carson City Mint (mint mark CC) in 1876, just 10,000 coins Continue reading
Top 5 Most Valuable Roosevelt Dimes You Could Still Find in Pocket Change
Roosevelt dimes have been circulating since 1946, often overlooked due to their small size and everyday use. However, some rare and valuable varieties are still hiding in circulation, worth hundreds, thousands, or even hundreds of Continue reading
Cashing In on History: The True Story of a $2 Million Bicentennial Quarter
The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, originally minted to commemorate America’s 200th year of independence, was once a simple piece of pocket change. But in a stunning turn of events, a rare specimen of this coin sold Continue reading
The Coin Hidden in a Toy Box: 1964 Peace Dollar Replica Worth Six Figures
There’s a captivating tale that surfaced on niche coin‑collecting forums and whisper‑circles: a child discovered a shiny Peace Dollar replica in a toy chest—initially dismissed as a play coin—only to realize it was a genuine Continue reading
1796 Quarter No Draped Bust — The $300K Minting Miracle Explained
In 1796, the Philadelphia Mint struck 6,146 Draped Bust quarters with the Small Eagle reverse, the very first domestic quarter dollars. Among them lies a rare minting fluke—an anomalous specimen missing the Draped Bust obverse—that recently surfaced Continue reading
1959‑D Wheat Penny Mule: Why This Impossible Lincoln Cent Brewed a $50K Price
In 1959, the U.S. Mint replaced the Wheat reverse design with the new Lincoln Memorial reverse, rendering Wheat pennies obsolete that year. So when a 1959‑D Lincoln cent surfaced with a Wheat reverse, collectors were Continue reading
1875 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle Rarity: Why Just 100 Minted Makes It Million-Dollar Treasure
The 1875 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle stands among the rarest regular-issue U.S. coins ever produced. With only 100 struck for circulation, it has become legendary in numismatics. Despite its seemingly modest mintage, experts believe Continue reading
1793 Chain Cent Value & History: Why This First U.S. Penny Still Haunts Collectors
The 1793 Chain Cent, officially called the 1793 Flowing Hair Chain Cent, remains one of the most iconic and valuable American coins. As the first large cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint for public circulation, Continue reading
The 1879 Stella: America’s Only Proposed $4 Gold Coin – History & Facts
In the annals of American numismatics, one coin stands apart as a bold experiment: the $4 Stella. Minted only in 1879 and 1880, the Stella was never officially adopted, yet remains the sole U.S. $4 Continue reading