Rare Coin Investing: What Holds Value and What’s Just Hype
The rare coin market rewards patience and knowledge, not hype. Here’s how to distinguish coins with lasting value from those riding a temporary wave.
Rare Coins
Stolen Gold Coins from 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Recovered
The recovery of 37 stolen gold coins from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks has reignited interest in a remarkable maritime disaster.
Barber Half Dollar Value Guide
Designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, it replaced the Seated Liberty design and became one of three denominations (along with the dime and quarter) to feature Barber’s artwork.
1774 Flowing Hair Half Dollar And Other Valuable 50 cent coin (JFK, Franklin, Barber and more)
Investing in numismatic silver half dollars offers the dual benefit of owning tangible assets with intrinsic silver value and the potential for appreciation due to rarity and historical significance
The Most Valuable Barber Quarter
Explore the most valuable Barber Quarter and learn why numismatists consider these to be the most important of the Series.
Rare 1996-W Dime Values and other Roosevelt Dimes Worth Money
While the Roosevelt Dime may not be the rarest coin in U.S. history, it offers collectors numerous opportunities for discovering valuable pieces, from silver coins issued prior to 1965, to error coins and other Dimes worth money.
Rare 1975-S No S Proof Roosevelt Silver Dime to be Auctioned Next Month
This highly rare coin, owned by an Ohio family for over 45 years, is one of only two known examples missing the “S” mint mark, a small but significant error that has turned it into a coveted item among collectors.
1916-D Mercury Dime Values, and Other Valuable Dimes
The 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most sought-after coins in American numismatics. It was the inaugural year for the Mercury Dime series and is a prized piece among collectors due to its low mintage, historical significance, and rarity.
Cashing Out When You Sell Coins
Many old coins can also have numismatic value to collectors. If you find an old box of coins in the attic, it is a good idea to do so research about the coins you have to give you an idea of the value.