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When you think of a dime, you probably picture a small silver coin worth just 10 cents. But what if that little coin was actually worth thousands of dollars? That’s the case with some rare Barber Dimes, named after their designer, Charles E. Barber. Minted over a hundred years ago, these coins are now considered … Read more

When it comes to collecting U.S. coins, some pieces stand out not just for their age but for their rarity and value. One such coin is the 1932-D Washington Quarter. At first glance, it may look like a regular silver quarter, but serious coin collectors know it’s one of the key dates in the Washington … Read more

Most people think of pennies as small change, not something worth collecting. But in the world of coin collecting, even pennies can become highly valuable — especially when they have rare errors. In 2009, the U.S. Mint released a special set of Lincoln cents to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday and the 100th anniversary of … Read more

Most people see nickels as just five-cent coins. But for collectors, some nickels can be worth hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars. One rare example is the 1971 No S Jefferson Nickel Proof, a coin that looks ordinary at first glance but is one of the rarest modern U.S. coin varieties. What makes it special is a … Read more

Most people don’t pay attention to pennies—they’re usually tossed in drawers, jars, or given as change and quickly forgotten. But did you know that one special penny from 1982 could be worth thousands of dollars? It’s true, and the key to spotting it lies in tiny details. The 1982-D Small Date Copper Penny is one … Read more

Have you ever checked your pocket change closely? You might want to start now. Some pennies, although they look completely normal, are worth far more than one cent. One of those hidden treasures is the 1998 Close AM Lincoln Penny. At first glance, it appears like any regular penny. But with a small design detail—hardly … Read more

In 2007, the United States Mint launched the Presidential $1 Coin Program, beginning with the first U.S. president—George Washington. Millions of these golden-colored coins were made, and at first glance, they all seemed perfectly normal. But soon, collectors began noticing a surprising mistake: some of the coins were missing the edge lettering, a detail that … Read more

Not every coin gets noticed right away. Some coins seem common at first—but small design differences can turn them into collector’s treasures. This is exactly what happened with the 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2. While millions of Eisenhower dollars were minted in 1972, only a small number had a different reverse design that made them … Read more

Sometimes, valuable coins are hiding right in plain sight—mixed in with our everyday change. One such coin is the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny, a modern coin that has captured the attention of collectors across the country. At first glance, it may look like a regular Lincoln cent, but a closer look reveals something special: … Read more

Most of us pass by pennies without a second thought. They’re small, common, and often end up in jars, drawers, or at the bottom of bags. But what if one of those old pennies is worth more than just one cent—maybe even hundreds of dollars? That’s the case with the 1960 Small Date Lincoln Cent, … Read more