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Not all coins are just spare change. A rare error, mint mark, or high-grade strike can turn a penny or quarter into a small fortune.
August 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A piece of history in your pocket! 🪙 The 1960-D Lincoln Penny is famous for its Small Date and Large Date varieties — a detail collectors are always on the hunt for. Some rare errors and high-grade examples of this coin have sold for thousands at auction. 🔍✨
August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A holy grail for error collectors — the 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. The bold doubling on the obverse makes it one of the most dramatic and desirable errors in U.S. coinage. Only a handful are known, and some have sold for over $100,000!
August 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The 2000 “Cheerios” Penny may look like an ordinary Lincoln cent, but it carries an unusual backstory. Part of a Mint promotion, these coins are collectible for their RD (Red) preservation and their link to the Cheerios Sacagawea dollar discovery.
August 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The 1995-S Silver DCAM Washington Quarter combines beauty and rarity. Its sharp mirrored fields and frosted design are enhanced by the rare Doubled Die Obverse, making it a standout proof variety.
August 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Specially struck for Mint Sets, the 2005-D Satin Finish Lincoln Cent (Red, Special Strike) has a unique appearance collectors love. Its satin texture and full red shine make it stand out from regular business strikes.
August 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Modern rarity alert — the 2005-D Satin Finish Lincoln Cent (Special Strike, Red) is a coin with a difference. Struck on special planchets, it shows a smoother finish and richer color than standard pennies.
August 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The 1931 penny proves that even common change can hide treasures. With only 19 million minted, it’s already rare — and in top condition, some examples have brought over $13,000 at auction.
August 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
One of the most legendary modern errors — the 1969-S Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse. Notice the dramatic doubling on “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” With only a small number discovered, this coin is a true rarity that can sell for six figures at auction.
August 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The 1909 Lincoln Cent marks a historic first — it was the very first year of issue for the Lincoln penny, created to honor President Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday. Some versions, like the rare 1909-S VDB, are among the most sought-after coins in U.S. history.
August 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The 2007-D Lincoln Cent is usually common, but some varieties are collectible. One is the Close AM, where the letters “A” and “M” in AMERICA are very close together. Another feature is slight doubling on the reverse, which adds interest for collectors.
August 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Most 2007-D Lincoln Cents aren’t valuable, but certain varieties make them worth more. The Close AM variety shows the “A” and “M” nearly touching, and some also display light doubling on the reverse design.
August 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Did you know the 1965 Roosevelt dime marked the first clad dime in U.S. history? 🪙 While most were copper-nickel, a few rare silver planchet errors slipped through—these can fetch over $3,000 at auction! 🔎
August 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
From the 1909-S VDB penny to a modern 2013 dollar error, and even the 1964 Lincoln Cent — coin values prove that rarity, errors, and condition can turn change into treasure.
August 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Celebrating 150 years of American independence, the 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar captures history with the Liberty Bell on the reverse and portraits of George Washington and Calvin Coolidge on the obverse.
August 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Issued in 1926, the Sesquicentennial Half Dollar honors America’s 150th year of independence. With the Liberty Bell gracing the reverse and dual portraits of Washington and Coolidge on the obverse, it tells a powerful story of heritage.
August 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🪙 Think all pennies are worth a cent? Think again.

🔹 1983 Copper Penny – An error worth $10K–$30K+.
🔹 1960 Small Date Penny – A sought-after variety worth up to $250+.
August 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Not all 1931 Lincoln Cents are created equal — and their values prove it. With one of the lowest mintages of the series, these Depression-era pennies already stand out to collectors. But condition makes all the difference: while circulated examples may only be worth a few dollars.
August 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A wartime rarity — the 1944-D Steel Lincoln Penny is one of the most sought-after error coins in U.S. history. While most 1944 cents were struck in bronze, a few were mistakenly made on leftover steel planchets from 1943.
August 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
1999 Penny – Usually common, but MS68 Red or rare off-metal planchet errors can sell for $100–$200+. Source: PCGS
2024 Quarter – From the American Women Quarter series. Look for early MS coins or rare errors like retained cud or die clash.
August 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar shines with 40% silver, the 1965 Quarter hides a $5,000 error, and the upcoming 2025 Penny could become a modern rarity.
August 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
💰 2009 William Harrison Dollar — Missing edge lettering on this Satin Finish MS68 error makes it a $1,840 find.
✨ 1937-S Washington Quarter — Scarce in high grade MS67+, this beauty sold for $11,750.
🔥 1901 RD Indian Cent — Stunning red surfaces in MS67+ brought $33,600 at auction.
August 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
From a rare 1965 silver error quarter worth thousands, to the upcoming 2025 penny that collectors are watching for, and the iconic 1909 penny — these coins prove treasures hide in plain sight.
August 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Spotting rare coins is half the thrill — like the doubled details on a 1964 DDO Quarter, the precise steps of a 1975 FS Jefferson Nickel, and the historic design of the 2004-P Peace Medal Nickel.
August 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Not all coins are created equal — a 2013 McKinley Dollar, 1964 penny, or 1971 cent can turn into a collector’s prize if in high grade or with the right errors. Some fetch $100–$500+!
August 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM