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
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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
Struck Before the Doors Opened: Why the 1838‑O Half Dollar Now Fetches $500K+
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
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