Collecting coins is more than just a hobby; it is numismatics that leads a person through the pages of history, art, and also the finest treasures. Over the years, America has minted many quarters and produced many other coins, but none nearly as popular or as valuable as the bicentennial quarter. Minted in 1976 to … Read more
The lowly penny, usually thrown away in take-a-penny trays or stacked in jars, is usually the smallest denomination of US currency. But some uncommon pennies can be worth thousands or even millions of times their face value and hence are among the most valuable coins in numismatic circles. This piece takes a look at five … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $5.5 Million: In the hobby of coin collecting, few things fascinate as much as the Lincoln Wheat Penny. Most individuals don’t give much thought to the copper coins clinking in their pocket or lining jars on dressers, but a few of these mundane pennies might be worth a life-altering amount. … Read more
The coins in my pocket rarely commands attention anymore. Like most Americans, I’ve developed the habit of tossing spare change into jars, cup holders, or between couch cushions without a second glance. But after a chance encounter with veteran coin collector Martin Weiss at a local flea market, I’ve never looked at pennies the same … Read more