In 1851, the U.S. Mint produced a coin that holds two unique distinctions: it was the smallest American coin ever struck by diameter, and also the lightest by weight. The 1851 Gold Dollar, part of Continue reading
Rare Coins
U.S. Commemorative Coins from the 1800s That Now Sell for Over $100,000
The world of rare U.S. coins is filled with historical treasures, but few items hold as much intrigue and market value as commemorative coins from the 1800s. These early coins were minted to honor important Continue reading
Why a Small Date vs. Large Date on a 1960 Lincoln Penny Makes All the Difference
In 1960, the U.S. Mint issued Lincoln pennies at Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (D) featuring two distinct date styles: the Small Date and the Large Date. Though subtle at first glance, this variation Continue reading
Why the 1983 “Double Rim” Quarter Is Becoming a Must-Have for Today’s Coin Collectors
Coin collectors are increasingly drawn to the 1983 Washington quarter, particularly versions with a double rim (also known as a railroad rim or finned rim). Despite large mintages—over 1.2 billion combined from Philadelphia and Denver—these Continue reading
This 2001 New York Quarter Has a Hidden Error Few Collectors Know About
The 2001 New York State Quarter is iconic in the 50 States Quarters series, featuring the Statue of Liberty and issued in est. 619 million pieces from Philadelphia and 655 million from Denver. Yet, among Continue reading
From Piggy Bank to $120,000: The Rare $1 Bill Error That Changed a Collector’s Life
Have you ever wondered whether that crisp—or even worn—$1 bill in your wallet might be worth more than its face value? Believe it or not, one seemingly ordinary $1 bill, printed in 2013, recently sold Continue reading
1955 Doubled Die Penny: How a Mint Error Created a $40K Treasure
The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Penny is a famous error coin produced at the Philadelphia Mint when a misaligned obverse die received a second hubbing. This resulted in dramatic doubling of date, LIBERTY, and IN Continue reading
The 1894-S Barber Dime: Why This $2 Million Coin Is the Crown Jewel of American Numismatics
The 1894-S Barber Dime has earned an almost mythical reputation in the world of rare U.S. coins. With only 24 coins minted and just nine known to exist today, it is considered by many collectors Continue reading
The 1970-S Quarter That Looked Normal Until Auctioneers Lost Their Minds
Most 1970 quarters are common circulating coins—with mintages of 136 million (no mint mark), 417 million (D), and 2.6 million proof quarters (1970‑S)—but one coin from the San Francisco proof line caused a sensation. It Continue reading
How a 2000‑P Sacagawea Dollar Mule Error Shattered Records at $192,000
The world of rare U.S. coins is filled with fascinating stories, but few match the intrigue of the 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar with a Mule Error. This unintentional mint mistake became one of the most desirable Continue reading