Coins

The 1943 copper penny that could fetch up to eleven million dollars at auction

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Reverse of a 1943 copper Lincoln Wheat Penny with wheat-ear design and “ONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” inscription, held between fingertips

A penny worth $11 million? It sounds unbelievable, but coin enthusiasts insist one rare Lincoln Wheat Penny could fetch a fortune. If you’ve ever tossed pennies aside without a second thought, you might want to think again. In 1943, the United States Mint created most pennies from steel to conserve copper for the war effort. … Read more

Hidden treasure in your pocket change: The truth behind the $2.5 billion Bicentennial Quarter

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Close-up of the 1976 Bicentennial “drummer boy” quarter resting on a bed of $100 bills, symbolizing hidden treasure in everyday pocket change

Rare Bicentennial Quarter rumored to be worth $2.5 billion still in circulation. Could a simple quarter be hiding a life-changing fortune? Many collectors believe the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter might just be the ticket—especially since rumors persist about one elusive example allegedly valued at $2.5 billion. This commemorative coin was introduced to celebrate America’s 200th birthday, … Read more

Unbelievable discovery: The 1943 Lincoln Wheat penny worth a whopping $1,000,000

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Rare 1943 bronze Lincoln Wheat Penny worth up to one million dollars, shown in a close-up between two fingertips

Could you imagine finding a penny that instantly boosts your bank account by six figures? That’s the thrilling possibility behind the 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny, a small copper coin so rare that collectors believe it could still be hiding in your spare change. With only a handful ever confirmed, this mysterious penny has captured the … Read more

A collector and his wife find a treasure trove of 15,000 hidden coins worth $160 million in gold: it comes to light after 50 years underground

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Treasure chest overflowing with rare gold coins from the Traveller Collection, a $160 million hoard unearthed after 50 years

A rediscovered trove of 15,000 rare coins, once stashed to evade Nazi forces, is set to astonish collectors around the world. Experts say this remarkable find, known as the Traveller Collection, could reshape numismatic history when it goes to auction. The roots of this hidden fortune date back to the aftermath of the 1929 Wall … Read more

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