Introduction America holds hidden treasures in its pockets. The Bicentennial Quarter, minted 1975-1976 to commemorate the nation’s 200th birthday is a numismatic treasure trove. These special quarters feature a colonial drummer boy design and dual dates-1776-1976. Although millions of these quarters have been minted, some of the more rare varieties have also gotten attention from … Read more
Coin collecting always centers on rare coins that gain in value with time, and from many collections of coins, there are rare pieces that aren’t special only because of their designs but also for how they were minted in unique circumstances. One example is the 1993 quarter, which has a variant that sold as high … Read more
Introduction Hidden treasures can be found in unlikely places – even in pocket change. The 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter stands as a testament to this fact, with some examples selling for a staggering $725,000. This incredible price is the result of an interesting milling mistake that put a new leaf in the cornstalk, turning an ordinary … Read more
Introduction You might have some undiscovered treasures in your pocket. Rare dimes, small pieces of American currency, sell at astronomical prices in today’s collector’s market. Tiny silver coins make for a great source of stories from American history, minting mistakes, and numismatic excellence. In the world of rare dimes, coin enthusiasts experienced in this hobby … Read more
Introduction: The 1993 Jefferson Nickel is a coin which is especially significant in the history of American coins and coin collecting. It is also quite significant since it is the most recent coin in the seemingly endless Jefferson series. This five cents coin is quite appealing to both novice and seasoned collectors alike. The reason … Read more
Introduction You might be letting slip small change without even noticing. That’s probably something you should know about. You may be letting the quarter you toss into your piggy bank or into a vending machine be worth much, much more than 25 cents in total. This is something that you should be aware of. It’s … Read more
Introduction Ever feel you are searching through your pocket change wondering if some of the pennies might be worth something? If so, then you’re certainly not alone. Have you ever found yourself wondering whether any of them were worth something, even if they weren’t? If you have quarters that are from the bicentennial in 1976, … Read more
Introduction The hidden treasure sitting in your pocket is changing now. A world of rare coins tells fascinating stories of history, rarity and incredible value – some pieces are worth millions. The most valuable coin is the 1909-S VDB Wheat Penny. A copper coin bearing the initials of its maker, Victor David Brenner, it’s so … Read more
Introduction Maybe you have a treasure tucked away in your pocket change. Pens can cost thousands of dollars, and ordinary cents turn out to be another life-changing item. This rare penny is highly sought after by collectors worldwide and can sell for astronomical prices due to its unique quality, historical significance and extreme rarity Behind … Read more
Introduction You will notice that it is probably you have discovered that, like any one of those persons who have rummaged through a coin jar or flipped through their pocket change, you have probably discovered that you have lost a small fortune without being fully aware of it. Several of the Bicentennial quarters produced in … Read more