The 1838‑O Capped Bust Half Dollar holds a unique place in U.S. numismatics: it was the first half dollar struck at the New Orleans Branch Mint, yet production began before the mint was fully operational. With Continue reading
Rare Coins
Found in a Time Capsule Under a Church Floor: A 1916‑D Mercury Dime Worth $26,000
In a recent and astonishing discovery, rare coin collectors and historians were abuzz when a 1916‑D Mercury dime— one of the United States’ rarest circulation dimes—was unearthed from a time capsule hidden beneath a church Continue reading
Rare Colonial-Era Coin Found in Violin Case Sparks Massive Bidding War
In a stunning numismatic revelation, a 1793 Chain Cent—a coin with profound historical importance—was recently discovered inside an old violin case, triggering a fierce bidding war among collectors. This rare find has captivated the coin‑collecting Continue reading
The Coin That Survived the Titanic: Why This 1909‑S VDB Penny Is Now Worth $200,000
Imagine a coin nearly lost to history—washed overboard during one of the most infamous disasters of the early 20th century—yet miraculously recovered and eventually sold for $200,000. This is the story of the 1909‑S VDB Continue reading
The 3‑Legged Buffalo Nickel: Minting Error That Turned into an Iconic Numismatic Treasure
The 1937‑D Three‑Legged Buffalo Nickel is more than just a simple mint error—it’s an American numismatic icon. Born out of an unintentional mistake at the Denver Mint, this coin has become a highly sought-after treasure Continue reading
1858 Flying Eagle Cent Dug from Barn Foundation—Priced at $105,000
In early 2025, a rare 1858 Flying Eagle Cent (Large Letters) was unearthed during barn foundation repairs on a historic Pennsylvania property. Expert evaluation confirmed the find as a near-gem uncirculated example, graded NGC MS65. Continue reading
1909‑S VDB Penny: What Makes It the Most Famous and Valuable U.S. Cent
The 1909‑S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny stands unrivaled in American numismatics. Released in San Francisco with the initials of designer Victor David Brenner—VDB—on the reverse, only 484,000 were minted. Critics deemed the initials too prominent, Continue reading
This 1999 “Wide AM” Lincoln Penny Has a Hidden Detail That Could Make You Rich
In 1999, over 6.3 billion Lincoln Memorial pennies were minted, yet a few contain a stealth design variation that isn’t obvious at first glance. Dubbed the “Wide AM” error, the spacing between the letters A‑M in Continue reading
Why the 1921 High Relief Peace Dollar Was Almost Impossible to Mint — And Now Priceless
In late 1921, the United States Mint introduced the Peace Dollar, designed by Anthony de Francisci, to commemorate the end of World War I. The initial striking was the only time the Peace Dollar was issued Continue reading
Why Collectors Are Obsessed With the 1916-D Mercury Dime — And Why It’s So Rare
In 1916, the U.S. Mint unveiled the Mercury Dime—actually the Winged Liberty Head Dime, designed by Adolph A. Weinman. Among these, the 1916-D dime, struck at the Denver Mint, stands out as the key date Continue reading