A rare 1795 silver dollar, one of the earliest coins struck by the United States, has been discovered in a Rhode Island estate and is valued at over $100,000. The coin is set to be auctioned on December 15 by GreatCollections, a California-based auction house. This 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar with Silver Plug is … Read more
The 1875-CC Twenty-Cent Piece is a rare and valuable coin that was produced during an exciting time in American coinage history. The coin was introduced at the Carson City Mint on June 1, 1875, following a request from Nevada Senator John Percival Jones, who believed that a 20-cent coin would better serve the western United … Read more
Coin collecting is a hobby filled with fascinating discoveries, especially when it comes to mint errors. A mint error occurs when a coin is made incorrectly during production, leading to unique and rare items that collectors treasure. One of the most interesting errors involves the Kennedy Half Dollar, a famous U.S. coin, which was struck … Read more
In the world of coin collecting, finding a rare coin can be a thrilling experience, especially when it has an error that sets it apart from regular coins. Johnny Bowen, a coin collector, discovered a rare misalignment in a 1980-S Lincoln Cent Proof, purchased 44 years ago as part of the 1980 United States Proof … Read more
Imagine discovering that a simple coin sitting in storage for decades is now worth over half a million dollars! That’s exactly what happened with a rare 1975 U.S. dime, which recently sold at auction for an astonishing $506,250. This coin’s uniqueness and historical significance have made it a prized possession among collectors. Let’s explore the … Read more