Tagged: Pennies
Explore U.S. cents from 1793 to present! Find current penny values, key dates, which ones are copper, and valuable mint errors hiding in your pocket change!
The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector
Why am I a penny collector? After more than 20 years collecting coins, I still love the penny because it's a readily available denomination with many key and semi-key dates, varieties, and errors. It's a challenge to complete a set of pennies, even for seasoned veterans. Here's how I got my start collecting pennies.
Business Strike Coins (Made For Circulation) vs. Proofs & Special Issue Coins (Made For Collectors)
If you want to know what a business strike coin is, the answer is as close as the change in your pocket. Coins intended for circulation are business strike coins, and they are the usual, run-of-the-mill coins you see on a day-to-day basis. Coins that were not intended for this most basic purpose are special issue coins. See more of the differences between business strike coins and special issue coins here.
Lincoln Wheat Pennies: Key Date Lincoln Wheat Cents And Their Values
Are you curious about the values of your Lincoln cents? When I first started collecting coins, I had no idea what a 1941 penny was worth, or what the rarest Lincoln cents were, let alone their values. Now a self-avowed Lincoln cent expert, I share with you in this article the value of Lincoln wheat cents. You may be surprised to learn just what some of your old pennies are worth.
What’s The Lifespan Of A Coin? Find Out How Long Coins Last
Wondering what the average lifespan of a coin is? I did, too. I'm revealing the answer here and I even tell you what happens to coins as they get too worn to use.
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.
Popular Coin Sets for Beginning Collectors
Three of the most popular coin sets for beginning coin collectors are: Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Nickels, and the 50 State Quarters. See why...
Historical Values of Lincoln Cents: See How The Lincoln Penny Value Has Changed Over The Years
A comparison of old Lincoln Cent Values from 1965, 1985, and 2005.
Historical Values of Indian Head Pennies: See How The Indian Head Penny Value Has Changed Over The Years
A look at the historic value of Indian Head pennies from the mid 1800s through the early 1900s.
Which Old Pennies Are The Most Valuable?
Have old pennies and want to know how valuable they are? Check out values for some of the rarest pennies here.
7 Must-Have Coins Your Coin Collection Can’t Be Without (Psst… They’re Affordable Too!)
Here's a list of 7 must-have coins your United States coin collection can't go without.
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!
Old-School Wheat Cent Collecting: Using A Penny Board
The advent of the penny board in the 1930s spurred the date-and-mintmark coin collecting craze of today.