Coins

After six years and countless sweeps, treasure hunter discovers rare 1,900-year-old Roman coin

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Close-up of a rare Roman coin from AD 69 featuring Emperor Vitellius, discovered after six years of metal detecting

A determined metal detectorist in England spent years combing the same farm, ultimately uncovering a unique artifact dating back to 69 A.D. Here’s why his find has everyone talking. Ron Walters, a 76-year-old retiree from Kingswinford, never expected his persistent efforts would unveil a Roman coin so rare that experts believe it is the first … Read more

Sensational $121 million Lincoln Wheat Penny? Experts say it’s just a rumor

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Close-up of a 1920 Lincoln Wheat Penny held between someone’s fingertips, showing Abraham Lincoln’s profile and the date on the obverse

Some online claims allege a single Wheat Penny could fetch $121 million, but specialists warn there’s no evidence of such sky-high figures. Every coin collector has dreamed of stumbling upon a priceless penny. Lately, bold headlines have suggested a Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth $121 million—an astonishing sum that has sparked curiosity across the United … Read more