Coins

Check your old coins now: there are three coins worth $250,000 each bearing the image of Jefferson’s Liberty

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1917 Standing Liberty Quarter with partial shield design on colorful background

Century‑old 25‑cent pieces from Philadelphia and San Francisco are smashing the quarter‑million mark thanks to scarce mintages, dramatic overdates and pristine “full‑head” strikes. The Standing Liberty Quarter series (1916‑1930) already enjoys star status among numismatists, but three specific dates have crossed into truly elite territory: each can command more than $250,000 when presented in top‑tier condition. Which coins … Read more

The Lincoln Wheat Penny coin could change your life: it’s worth more than a new car

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Front and back views of the rare 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny coin, potentially worth over $49,000.

Collectors’ hearts race at the thought of snagging a small copper coin that could wipe out a car loan. The legendary Lincoln Wheat Penny, minted from 1909 to 1958, occasionally commands five‑figure prices—yet many Americans still toss these cents in tip jars without a second glance. Even everyday savers could, in theory, unearth one of the hobby’s … Read more

A buried treasure returns: Nazi loot worth $160 million appears after 50 years underground

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Close-up of Nazi-era 2 Reichsmark gold coins from the Traveller Collection, a $160 million treasure buried for 50 years and now resurfacing for auction

An underground trove buried during World War II is back in the spotlight, promising record prices and a fresh chapter in numismatic lore. The reappearance of the Traveller Collection—the 15,000‑piece cache valued at more than $100 million USD—has coin experts buzzing. Buried for safety as Nazi forces advanced and now slated for auction, this glittering hoard blends gold … Read more

A fortune in gold is discovered hidden behind the walls of a house: its value reaches almost $3.5 million at auction

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Four rare French gold coins recovered from a hidden wall stash, valued at nearly $3.5 million after a Paris auction.

An unassuming village collector’s wall stash turns into one of Europe’s most surprising numismatic windfalls. In a twist worthy of a treasure‑hunt novel, more than 1,000 historic gold coins sealed inside a farmhouse wall in southwestern France have just sold for about €3.48 million ($3.5 million). The windfall caps the quiet life of Paul Narce, a modest retiree whose passion … Read more

Hikers become treasure hunters by chance: they find a rusty box containing $340,000 worth of treasure

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Two hikers in the lush Podkrkonoší Mountains trek past alpine peaks while an inset shows the rusty box’s 598 Austro-Hungarian gold coins and jewelry worth $340,000.

Aluminum can and iron box hide nearly 600 coins now valued at more than $340,000. Two weekend hikers thought they were just stopping for lunch in the Podkrkonoší Mountains—until a rust‑flecked can and a dented iron box poking out of the soil changed everything. Inside lay jewelry, artifacts, and 598 gold coins dated between 1808 and 1915. Museum … Read more

Last copper clink: why America’s penny is punching out after 230 years

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Close-up of three worn Lincoln pennies on a waving American flag, illustrating the U.S. penny’s retirement after 230 years.

The U.S. Treasury will stop minting pennies early next year, closing a 230‑year chapter in American pocket change. After decades of debate, the humble penny is finally bowing out. Rising metal prices, digital payments, and millions of idle coins stuck in jars convinced officials that the cost of making the one‑cent piece—about 3.7 cents per coin—no … Read more

A forgotten family gold coin turns out to be a surprise: it may be the world’s most expensive, worth nearly $19 million

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Rare 1933 Double Eagle gold coin held between fingers, valued at $19 million, discovered in Pennsylvania family safe.

A Pennsylvania family cleaning out Grandpa’s house stumbled on history—and an $18.9 million payday. The gold piece, authenticated as a 1933 Double Eagle, is expected to ignite a global bidding war that could set a new coin record.The safe had sat unopened for decades. When relatives cracked it open, they found old deeds, war medals—and a … Read more

Only three known: experimental-edge Sacagawea dollar fetches nearly $700K from eager collectors

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2000-P Sacagawea dollar prototype with experimental high-relief rim, one of only three known, held between a collector’s fingers

A one‑of‑a‑kind Sacagawea prototype just shattered expectations, landing nearly three‑quarters of a million dollars and shaking up the numismatic scene. The golden dollar, struck in 2000 and bearing a little‑known test rim, became the star of Heritage Auctions’ spring sale on June 10. Only three pieces with this edge style survive, pushing bidders into a frenzy … Read more

Confirmed – Buffalo Nickels, even heavily worn, can fetch thousands

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two worn 1915 buffalo nickel coins showing obverse and reverse against a desert landscape

These timeless five-cent pieces, once used daily, are quietly gaining value on the numismatic market. Could you have one tucked away? Many people think they only have loose change lying around, but Buffalo Nickels might prove otherwise. Minted in the United States between 1913 and 1938, these coins were ordinary currency back in the day. … Read more

The decline of the penny: how it will go from pocket relic to history following the British government’s decision

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Glass jar spilling U.S. pennies, illustrating British government’s plan to retire the one-cent coin and save costs.

The government has confirmed its last purchase of penny blanks, revealing that these one-cent coins will gradually disappear from circulation. Officials at the Treasury Department say the move could save millions of dollars in production costs each year, sparking a national conversation about the end of an American staple that dates back more than two … Read more

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