Start Here

Values

Buying & Selling

Rare U.S. Coins

How To's

Myths & History

Tagged: X-Buffalo / Indian Head Nickels

Wondering what your Buffalo nickel is worth? Learn how to spot key dates, rare error varieties, and grading tricks for classic Indian Head nickels from 1913 to 1938!

Inspiring Young Collectors: 5 Ways To Get Kids Involved Collecting Coins

Here are 5 great ways to enthuse a young collector about coins.

Collecting Old Coin Holders

Collecting and using old coin holders has become fashionable among coin collectors who want to enjoy a slice of nostalgia; sometimes, buying old coin holders can save money compared to buying new coin holders.

Why Are Coins Made Of Alloys?

Alloys have been used to make U.S. coins for centuries. Why aren’t coins made of pure metal? When did alloys become the norm for U.S. coins? What’s the difference between alloy vs. clad? And how much are coins made from alloys worth? Find out here!

What Are The Best Gold & Silver Coins For Investing?

Interested in buying the best gold and silver coins for investing? Not sure where to start? Here are my expert thoughts about buying gold & silver investment coins.

Why You Should Spend Rare Coins Worth Money

Most people wouldn’t think of spending rare coins for the sake of putting those coins into circulation. But here are several reasons why you might want to!

What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?

Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they're worth.

Clipped Planchet

4 Types Of Clipped Planchet Error Coins & How Much They’re Worth [A Must-Read If You Have Coins With Straight- Or Crescent-Shaped Edges]

Find a coin with a straight edge or a crescent-shaped edge? It may be a clipped planchet error coin that was mis-cut at the Mint! See the 4 types of clipped planchet error coins, how they're made, and how much they're worth.

A Guide To Cud Error Coin Values: What Are Die Cud Error Coins? How Much Are Cuds On Coins Worth? Find Out Here…

Have a coin with a flat, raised blob near the rim? It's called a die cud error coin! Cuds on coins are really neat. Here's a helpful guide for collecting rare and valuable die cud error coins.

Off-Metal Error Coins

Rare Off-Metal Coins (aka Wrong Planchet Error Coins) – See How Much Coin Planchet Errors Are Worth

Off-metal coins (or wrong planchet coins) are rare coin errors that were created by the US Mint. See examples of wrong planchet error coins (also known as off-metal error coins) and how much these coin planchet errors are worth.

Repunched Mintmark

Repunched Mint Marks: What To Look For, How Much They’re Worth, And How These Error Coins Are Different From Dual Mintmarks, Over Mintmarks & Doubled Dies

Repunched mint marks are error coins that are worth a lot of money. They would make a great addition to your coin collection. See how repunched mintmarks are different from doubled dies and. overmintmarks. And how much repunched mint marks are worth today.

off-centered coins

Off-Center Error Coins: Are They Rare and How Much Are They Worth?

Off-center coins are rare... but not impossible to find! See photo examples of off-center error coins + The value of off-center coins, based on percent off-center.

The Value Of Old Coins Found In Pocket Change (Old Pennies, Quarters, Silver Dollars & Other Coins From The 1900s)

Got old coins? They're still easy to find in your pocket change. What's an old coin's value today? I'll show you how to find the value of old coins that you have -- just use this comprehensive list for coins made between 1900 and 2000.