Introduction You may have hidden treasures in your coin collection right now. The 1942 Mercury Dime is an important part of American coin history, known for its historical significance and high value. This small silver coin was minted during World War II and is highly sought after by collectors. While many were made, certain types … Read more
Rare coins offer collectors the chance to possess a piece of history worth a fortune. Due to its unique history and great value, the Bicentennial Quarter is a popular coin. This essay will explain why the rare Bicentennial Quarter and other U.S. coins have sold for so much at auctions. Bicentennial Quarter The 1976 Bicentennial … Read more
Introduction There’s such a coin-the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter. In the record books of coin collecting history, it can be traced that this had become so significant to not only coin collecting but in the US and its histories. Produced as a marker of their two-century celebration, lots of coins from around the globe collected them. … Read more
Introduction In the vast array of odd and unusual coins found in numismatics, perhaps one of the most recognizable is the Bicentennial Quarters. However, even over thirty years after first making their way into the minds of the wider public consciousness, they evoke the same amount of mystery and wonder that they first did, upon … Read more
1804 Draped Bust Dollar: Some of the U.S. coins interest collectors by being rare. But none has become famous as The 1804 Draped Bust Dollar that costs a whopping $7 million. And it is considered as the King of American Coins because of the workmanship and the rarity of this piece, its history. Originally, the … Read more
The 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is one of the rarest U.S. gold coins and has set many sale records because of how unique it is and how important it is to collectors. At a Heritage Auction not long ago, this gold $20 coin from the Bob R. Simpson Collection sold for an amazing $4.44 million, … Read more
Introduction Perhaps hidden treasures are being pocketed as we read. A single state quarter is worth as much as half a million dollars. This recently reminded everyone across America about collecting coins. This interesting combination of history, numismatics, and investment opportunity created the search for the valuable quarters. Some state quarters, particularly those with rare … Read more
