The Lincoln Wheat Penny holds a prominent place in the history of American currency. First made in 1909 to celebrate the centenary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, this coin was the first to carry a stamp of a real-life human being in the United States. The coin was designed by Victor D. Brenner whose image can … Read more
The sun had begun its descent Saturday afternoon. I had great interest watching a tiny silver coin (with a diameter just a bit bigger than a quarter) sold for a price that was sufficient to buy a mansion. The auctioneer’s gavel came down, the sale was officially closed, and the final hammer price of $3.8 … Read more
The 1804 Draped Bust Dollar is one of the most legendary and coveted coins in American numismatic history. A marvel in its rarity, history, and auction sale records, the dollar has found immense favor with countless ardent coin devotees and numismatists alike. A Historic Sale: The $7.68 Million Coin In August 2021, a truly mint-condition … Read more
$5.5 Million Lincoln Wheat Penny: Every Collector’s Dream Actually, there’s something in the Lincoln Wheat Penny that hypnotizes the imagination of every coin collector. Most of these pennies are not being counted on a daily basis, but just a few rare coins could really amount to a fortune. Recent news has it that one particular … Read more
Recently, rare coin finds in the unlikeliest of places have thrilled collectors and enthusiasts with stories of unimaginable proportions. Treasures worth a combined $35 million are part of the mysteries that rare coins represent. 1894-S Barber Dime, 1916-D Mercury Dime, and 1976 No-S Bicentennial Quarter. Barber The 1894-S Barber Dime is a dream of collectors. There are … Read more
I was taken aback by lifting the bulky, old coffee can from the grimy garage shelf of my grandfather’s house. Within lay dull copper and silver discs, dancing in the afternoon sun streaming through a dusty window. “Just some old coins I’ve been saving,” he said with a shrug, but something about a wheat penny … Read more
The 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is one of the rarest U.S. Gold cash of the 20 th century. In January 2025, a PCGS graded MS65 CAC coin sold for $3.84 million, reflecting its awesome cost among collectors. Understanding the 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, designed by means of renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, … Read more