In a surprising twist that has coin collectors and normal Americans checking their spare trade, a Roosevelt dime well worth simply ten cents in face value has been found to be worth a jaw-losing $2.8 million. The dime, dated 1975 and lacking a mint mark, has been recognized as one of the rarest blunders coins … Read more
In 1976, America celebrated its 200th Bicentennial with great pomp. To commemorate this occasion, the US Mint issued special quarters dated ‘1776-1976’. These special quarters have the usual picture of George Washington on the front, but on the back side there is a ‘drummer boy’ playing a drum and 13 stars, which symbolize the 13 … Read more
Coins have usually been extra than just a way to pay for goods—they’re portions of records, rich with tales of misplaced empires, global trade, and dramatic discoveries. While many vintage coins keep modest value, a select few rare coins have come to be legendary artifacts, selling for millions and collectively worth over $2 billion. These … Read more
Introduction In the world of numismatics—the study and collection of coins—there are few finds as fascinating as the 1981 Susan B. Anthony Dollar. Originally minted for circulation from 1979 to 1981 (and again briefly in 1999), the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar never truly gained popularity among the American public. However, one specific 1981 SBA … Read more