Introduction Among all United States numismatic coins the 1909-S VDB penny is a real legendary rarity. The coin is of great value to collectors due to its rarity as well as its interesting historical background along with unique characteristics. We should examine all that makes it price accordingly because of its continued fascination to collectors. … 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 $100K: The plain Lincoln Wheat Penny is a cherished piece of American coin collecting history. While pennies are commonly regarded as almost worthless pocket change, some rare types of this beloved coin can fetch staggering sums some over $100,000. This dramatic shift from common currency to highly valued collectible is … Read more
In this age of digital payments and cryptocurrencies, it is difficult to believe that a simple one-cent coin would be worth millions of dollars. Yet, the Lincoln Wheat Penny is a special case. Circumstances of history, uncommon minting errors and a collector’s fervor transformed this plain-looking coin into a treasure valued at $37 million. Historical … Read more