The coins in my pocket rarely commands my attention anymore. Like most Americans, I’ve developed the habit of tossing spare change into jars, cup holders, or between couch cushions without a second glance. But after a chance conversation with veteran coin dealer Tony Mendez at a local flea market last spring, I’ve never looked at … Read more
Coin accumulating isn’t always only a hobby, it may be a manner to find out hidden treasures. Over time, the value of certain coins increases appreciably due to their rarity, circumstance, and precise minting errors. Recently, collectors and numismatists have observed rare dimes and Bicentennial coins whose combined price may also attain as a great … Read more
The 50th anniversary of the United States Bicentennial, the commemorative quarters struck in 1975 and 1976 have caught renewed attention among numismatists and collectors alike. Though the majority of Bicentennial quarters found in circulation are worth their face value of 25 cents, some rare issues can fetch shocking prices in the collector’s marketplace. This in-depth … Read more
1854 Oldest Rare Coin: In the richly detailed universe of numismatics, there are few coins that stir the imagination quite like the 1854 gold piece a truly extraordinary artifact representing a fundamental moment in the monetary history of America. Struck at a time of innovative development and westward discovery, this coin has a history to … Read more
