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1909 VDB Matte Proof Penny Sells For $258,000 – The Coin That Started It All

1909 VDB Matte Proof Penny Sells For $258,000 – The Coin That Started It All

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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He Nearly Spent This Roosevelt Dime Worth $720,000 – Do You Have One Too?

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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