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Rare U.S. Coins

What makes a coin rare? Rare coins are harder to find, worth more money, highly sought after, and only a small number of these coins are known to exist. Here you’ll find all types coin errors and varieties (U.S. Mint mistakes) AND lists of the most valuable old coins by denomination: Penny errors, Nickel errors, Dime errors, Quarter errors (including lots of State Quarter errors!), Half Dollar errors, Dollar coin errors, and old Silver coins!

Rare Lincoln Cent Varieties And Their Values (These Rare Lincoln Pennies Don’t Always Have A Place In The Typical Coin Album)

There are dozens of Lincoln cents available for coin enthusiasts to collect. Here are just some of the Lincoln pennies worth collecting - and their values.

Old Lincoln Cents You Can Still Find In Pocket Change

Collecting old Lincoln cents from pocket change is still possible and a fun way to build a coin collection!

Rare Bust Dime Values: See The Value Of Draped Bust Dimes And Capped Bust Dimes From 1796 To 1837

The Bust dime was the first dime ever to be officially made in the United States in a mass scale for circulation. Today, the dime remains an important player in commerce.

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5 Amazing Videos Of Coin Errors You’ve Gotta See To Believe

Check out these 5 amazing videos of coin errors that you have to see to believe.

The First United States Quarters: History Of Our Quarter Dollar Coin

The first U.S. quarters were made in 1796. Since then, the quarter has become one of the most important coins in circulation.

Tips For Collecting Walking Liberty Half Dollars + Little-Known Facts About Walking Liberty Halves

Walking Liberty half dollars, minted from 1916 to 1947, are often considered among the most beautiful coins in the world. Here are my best tips for collecting Walking Liberty half dollars (also known as Walker halves or Walking halves), including 6 ways to collect Walking Liberty half dollars that you probably haven't thought of!

What Are Fantasy Coins? Here’s Everything You Want To Know…

What are fantasy coins? That largely depends who you're talking to. However, fantasy coins commonly refer to coins that have been created to replicate coins that could have been made but never were.

U.S. Twenty Cent Coin Guide: See How Much 20-Cent Coins From 1875 To 1878 Are Worth

The twenty cent coin was made from 1875 through 1878. Though unpopular at the time, the 20-cent piece has since become a popular coin among many coin collectors. See all 20-cent coin values here.

The 1964-D Peace Silver Dollar: Elusive & Illegal To Own

The 1964-D Peace silver dollar is not just a rare U.S. coin -- the government believes none even exist anymore. After all, they were supposedly all melted down, and it's illegal to own a 1964-D Peace dollar, too.

What Are GSA Dollars? The Story Behind GSA Morgan Dollars & How Much These Old Silver Dollars Are Worth

GSA dollars, so-called because the United States government's General Services Administration sold old Morgan dollars found in vaults during the 1970s, are both valuable and highly sought after by coin collectors.

The Fascinating Story Of The Rare 1804 Draped Bust Dollar & How To Spot Fake 1804 Silver Dollars

The 1804 Bust silver dollar is one of the top 3 most popular U.S. rare coins ever made. Only 15 are known to exist.

Collecting Key And Semi-Key Walking Liberty Half Dollars

Key and semi-key Walking Liberty half dollars are quite scarce and command high prices for higher grades. Some coins are so scarce that not every collector could buy them.

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