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Introduction The Washington quarter, first minted in 1932 to honor America’s first president, has become a staple in collections and pocket change alike. While most are worth just 25 cents (or their silver melt value pre-1965), certain rare Washington quarters—especially key dates with low mintages or dramatic minting errors—can command five-figure prices in today’s 2026 … Read more
Introduction America’s rarest coins aren’t just pieces of metal—they’re slices of history that have fetched millions at auction due to extreme scarcity, dramatic stories, minting errors, or flawless preservation. In 2026, with numismatic markets booming, legendary treasures like the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (sold for $18.9 million in 2021 and still the record holder), the … Read more
Introduction The Kennedy half dollar, first issued in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy, remains a favorite among collectors for its historical significance and silver content in early years. While most Kennedy half dollars circulate at face value or melt around $10–$15 for 90% silver 1964 pieces, rare varieties, special strikes, and extreme errors … Read more
Introduction The Lincoln wheat penny, produced from 1909 to 1958 with its classic wheat stalk reverse, remains one of the most beloved and collected U.S. coins. While the vast majority are worth just a few cents, sensational stories of rare Lincoln wheat pennies reaching multi-million-dollar values continue to captivate collectors and casual finders alike. The … Read more
Introduction The 50 State Quarters program (1999–2008) sparked massive collecting interest, with billions minted and most still worth just 25 cents. In 2026, however, certain rare state quarters—especially those with dramatic mint errors, superb gem condition, or low-mintage proof issues—command hundreds to thousands of dollars from eager collectors. Errors like extra leaves, doubled dies, and … Read more
Introduction Introduced in 2000 as America’s golden dollar, the Sacagawea dollar (and its continuation as the Native American dollar from 2009 onward) was meant to replace the unpopular Susan B. Anthony coin. While billions entered circulation and most remain worth just $1–$2 even in perfect condition, certain rare years, mint marks, high grades, and dramatic … Read more
Introduction U.S. quarters might look like ordinary pocket change, but certain rare U.S. quarters have fetched astonishing prices at auctions due to low mintages, dramatic minting errors, historical significance, or flawless preservation. From early Draped Bust masterpieces worth millions to modern state quarter errors that turn 25 cents into thousands, these coins prove why collectors … Read more
Introduction The 1776-1976 Bicentennial quarter remains one of America’s most iconic coins, released to celebrate the nation’s 200th birthday with its distinctive dual date and colonial drummer boy reverse. While over 1.6 billion were minted and most still trade at face value, viral stories in 2026 about rare Bicentennial quarters reaching staggering sums—like $3.76 million—have … Read more
Introduction The humble Lincoln wheat penny, minted from 1909 to 1958, is one of the most collected coins in history. While most are worth just a few cents, a handful of ultra-rare examples have shattered records, with the finest known 1943-D bronze Lincoln wheat penny reportedly valued at $12.9 million in private sales and estimates. … Read more
Introduction The 1776-1976 Bicentennial quarter, minted to celebrate America’s 200th birthday, is a favorite among collectors for its unique colonial drummer boy reverse and dual date design. While billions were produced and most are worth just 25 cents, sensational stories of rare Bicentennial quarters fetching extraordinary sums—like a reported $3.2 million sale—have coin enthusiasts checking … Read more