8 Rarest Error Coins from the U.S. Mint: Probably the most engaging and rewarding specialization within numismatics is the sphere of collecting mint errors. As these are damaged or imperfect in some way due to the manufacturing process they are prized and collected items. Rare mistakes by the US Mint have been made over time; … Read more
A Cleanup of Coins Left Behind: 9 Selections to Safeguard Your Vacation Dreams Money is a part of American history, certainly, but there are certain rare coins which can be very valuable over and above their face values. Dues from very few of them minted, unique mistakes, or historical importance bring these coins on a … Read more
Coin collecting has been an age-old hobby with money. Enthusiasts, historians, and those with an interest in financial gain have caught the bug. Since the first coins in the first civilizations, they have become priceless relics of the past for over the centuries. Most coins, however, are truly worth just their face value, though some … Read more
Coins, we hardly notice, “mere spare change” sometimes turn out to be quite valuable: enough to pay for a memorable trip or life’s adventure. From rare minting mistakes to low-mintage coins, these apparently mundane coins can cost hundreds, perhaps thousands, of dollars. Let us check ten coins that may surprise you with their worth and … Read more
Rare Coins Alert: The stories of rare coins are worth more than their weight in treasure: history, mystery, and terror all come together to create these amazing mix-ups and events that could turn around an otherwise mediocre day into a great treasure hunt. Here are some of the most precious and famous tales about American … Read more
Numismatics is the interesting study and collection of coins, medals, and other items connected to money that have historical value. Here in the US, coin collecting has grown a lot over the years and is now a very popular hobby among both beginners and pros. Most Expensive Coin in Numismatic History Coins of all ages … Read more
A piece that is so unique is a 1965 quarter-dollar coin, and a coin like this can go for more than $35, 000. Nevertheless, this very coin, which appears to be a normal quarter, has attracted a lot of attention in the collectibles world since the time it was posted on eBay. A simple mistake … Read more
Rarest U.S. Coin: What is so fascinating about coins as well as the world of numismatics is that a piece that costs only 25 cents or at most a dollar may actually be valued at thousands of dollars. That is the case with the 1821 25 cent (proof), one of which was viewed and photographed … Read more
Barber Dimes of 1892-1916: Barber’s money was made up of dime, quarter, and half-dollar coins. Charles Barber, who was the top engraver at the US Mint, made these coins. The dimes were made from 1892 to 1916. 90% of Barber dimes are made of silver and 10% are made of copper. By the end of … Read more
9 Precious Coins Of The World: From the same capacity, dreams also turn out to be true especially when you discover precious items in a dresser box or in the attic. It is also fun to rummage through a number of coin jars and come across a piece that is going for a very high … Read more