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 Coins
Read more about valuable pennies
What Is The Rarest Penny? (Hint: It’s NOT The 1909-S VDB!)
Rare Coins 101: Differences Between A Rare Coin And A Better Date Coin
Top 9 Rare & Valuable U.S. Coins You Can Find In Pocket Change!
What Is A Key Date Coin? How Are Key Dates Different From Semi-Key Date Coins? And What Are Better-Date Coins?
Top 10 Rare U.S. Coins Worth More Than $1 Million Each!
The Rarest Coin In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle
Million Dollar Pennies: 3 U.S. Pennies Worth One Million Dollars Apiece!
Scarce Coins vs. Rare Coins: What’s The Difference?
9 Of The Rarest Coins Collectors Go Gaga Over
Error Coins
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5 Popular Wheat Penny Error Coins To Look For
Have Error Coins? How To Tell A Normal Coin OR An Altered Coin From A Real Coin Error
A Mule Coin Makes A Fascinating Treasure For Error Coin Collectors!
Rare Error Coins Worth Money: A Complete List For Collectors (By Denomination)
The Ultimate Error Coin List: A Visual Guide To All Types Of U.S. Mint Mistakes & Their Values
Coin Varieties vs. Error Coins: How They’re Different & What They’re Worth
Types Of U.S. Error Coins (Details To Look For + How Much Of A Premium An Error Adds To A Coin’s Value)
What Are Coin Rim Errors? How Much Are Rim Errors On Coins Worth?
15 Of The Rarest State Quarters: 5 State Quarter Errors + 10 Rare State Quarters You Can Find In Pocket Change
Die Break Error Coins: See How Much These Errors Are Worth!
Die break coins are error coins. Some are rarer than others. Some are worth $100 or more. If you have a die crack coin, cud coin, or other types of die break error coins... here's how to determine their value.
Is Your Morgan Dollar DMPL, PL, or SPL? Identification & Value Guide
A DMPL Morgan dollar is an uncirculated Morgan silver dollar with mirrored surfaces -- which look much like those of a proof coin. Hence the acronym DMPL for 'deep mirror prooflike'! See how DMPL Morgan dollars are different from 'prooflike' and 'semi-prooflike' Morgan silver dollars... and how much they're worth!
A 1968 No-S Dime Worth $20,000?! Here’s How To Tell A Rare 1968 No-S Proof Dime From A Common 1968 Dime With No Mintmark
1968 no-S proof dimes are worth thousands of dollars! Have a 1968 dime with no "S" mintmark? Here's how to tell a rare 1968 dime from a normal one and what your dime is worth.
Rare 1877 Indian Head Penny Value + How To Spot A Fake 1877 Penny
Want to know how much your 1877 Indian Head penny is worth? Here are answers to your 1877 penny questions, values for this rare coin, info about 1877 replica pennies, and tips to avoid fakes.
1909 VDB Penny Value: How Much Is Your Rare Wheat Penny Worth?
The 1909 wheat penny is one of the most interesting (and valuable) coins in the Lincoln cent series. See if you have the one that's worth $650 or more... or the one that's worth $12 or more. Either way, if you see a tiny VDB on the coin, then you've got a pretty historic -- and valuable -- coin on your hands! The 1909 VDB penny has a unique story.
The 1922 Plain Penny Controversy: Why Is The 1922 Plain Cent Needed To Complete A Lincoln Penny Collection?
The 1922 plain penny is a popular error coin -- or variety, depending on your stance. But why is a hole for the 1922 plain cent being included in regular Lincoln cent coin albums and coin folders? A longtime collector's opinions on the issue and what should be done about those pesky holes that most of us can't afford to fill in our Lincoln cent coin albums and folders.
What Are 1787 Mind Your Business Fugio Cent Coins Worth? (Current Values + Interesting History)
Have you seen a 1787 coin that says Mind Your Business on it? It's a Fugio Cent -- the first United States coin! Here's the current 1787 Fugio Cent value, along with its interesting history.
What Are Full Steps Nickels & How Much Are These Rare Jefferson Nickels Worth?
Jefferson nickels with Full Steps details are relatively scarce -- and they're quite valuable! See exactly what Full Steps nickels are, how much they're worth, whether they're rare or not, how to find Full Steps Jefferson nickels for cheap, and tips for collecting them.
What Is A Broad Struck Coin? Are Broadstrike Error Coins Valuable? Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Broadstrikes
Broadstrike error coins are wider & flatter than normal coins. Find out how broad strike coins are made, how much they're worth, and where to find broad struck coins! Depending on the denomination and the coin's condition, your broadstrike error coin can be worth anywhere from $5 to $1,000... on up!
Rare Pennies You Should Hold Onto… Including The 1943 Penny
Even if you're not into collecting coins, here's a list of rare pennies you should hold onto if you ever come across them. One of the most talked about is the 1943 wheat penny. Other rare pennies on this list include the 1792 penny, 1793 penny, 1844 penny, 1856 penny, 1877 penny, 1909 penny, 1955 penny, and 1974 penny. I've also included some tips to help you find out the value of your pennies.
Rare U.S. Coins: Which Nickels, Pennies, Dimes & Quarters To Keep
I did a little research to find out which U.S. coins are actually worth something today. See which coins to keep. How to determine the value of your coins. And which U.S. coins you should hold onto and not spend. In this article you will learn how to check a coin's value yourself at home.
A 1999 New Jersey Quarter Worth $3,000? Yes! Here’s What To Look For + The Value Of All 1999 New Jersey State Quarters
How much is a 1999 New Jersey quarter worth? If it has errors, it's worth thousands of dollars! See the value of your New Jersey state quarter here.