Imagine finding a seemingly ordinary 1981 Susan B. Anthony dollar in your pocket—and learning it’s worth up to $880,000. While most 1981 Anthony dollars are common and valued at just face value to a few dollars, a rare variety known as the 1981‑S Type 2 proof can fetch nearly a million if authenticated and in pristine condition. The Story Behind the Susan B.…
The humble penny may not seem like a life-changing object, but in the world of coin collecting, some are worth a small fortune. One such example is the 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln penny, which recently fetched an astonishing $258,000 at auction. This was no ordinary cent. It’s a piece of American numismatic history — the first proof…
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Imagine about to pay for your coffee when you glance down and realize your Roosevelt dime may be worth six figures—or more. Believe it or not, a few of these tiny coins, especially those with minting errors or missing mint marks, are turning up with price tags reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here’s how to figure out if your dime…
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