In 1976, the United States celebrated its 200th anniversary of independence, marking a pivotal moment in American history. In recognition of this historical event, the U.S. Mint created a limited series of quarters which would be a unique historical segment of this field. These Bicentennial Quarters, minted between 1975 and 1976, were more than just … Read more
Fall asleep and you can dream, at least for a small portion of history, of that fortune worth millions to you. Right, the 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime is a such a jewel that has the mind of members of the coin collectors’ community, independent collectors, and history buffs in their grip. With an estimate of … Read more
Among the adventures in coin collecting, where history meets aesthetics and scarcity holds intense meaning, few coins have the same power to inspire as the ubiquitous Bicentennial Quarter, which cost $7.1 million. This special object, struck in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the United States, has acted as a knell to numismatists and a … Read more
Unveiling the 1982-D Small Date Penny: Imagine finding a cheap penny in the spare change in your pocket that is worth thousands of dollars. Sounds like a dream, right? With a collector view, the focus of this dream is the 1982-D Small Date penny of America, a rare jewel of the numismatic globe. The 1982 … Read more
For instance, the 1894-S Barber Dime, and the 1776 Continental Dollar. So here’s a peep into some of these treasures for you to learn why collectors as well as investors love them. Barber The 1894-S Barber Dime is the “holy grail” of coinage. Only 24 were produced by the San Francisco Mint, making it one … Read more
The American Silver Eagle, first minted in 1986, has become an iconic symbol of American coinage. Although all Silver Eagles are desirable for their one troy ounce .999 fine silver content), certain releases are distinguished by their rarity and historical legacy. This article delves into eight of the rarest and most sought-after American Silver Eagles, … Read more
Coin collecting is a treasure hunting world, often totally unnoticed and operated in the humdrum of everyday life. You can imagine a dime and quarter missing in the pocket change without even knowing it’s worth $3 million. Such historic coins do exist, but are easily mixed among ordinary exchanges. In this article, we cover the … Read more
In Delhi Sultanate-the most prominent part of Indian history which lasted for over four hundred years (1206–1526)-emerges an unexampled, fascinating system of coinage. Coins issued by this regime hint at the polities, culture, and economy prevailing in medieval India. The rarest among such coins is indeed the billion one, for this has really struck the … Read more
Coins are more than just a piece of money. They symbolize windows into the past, archaeological digs from other eras, and often even treasures beyond anyone’s wildest dreams of fortune. Among the valuable finds for collectors and numismatists would be three ultra-rare dimes and some Bicentennial quarters, priced at an outrageous $4 billion each. Collectors … Read more