vintage coins

The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued At $618K- Still In Circulation

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In one way or another, these Lincoln Wheat Pennies, which were produced between 1909 and 1958, have always been the most favored coin of American coinage. Most of these coins are worth next to nothing, but some rarities have fetched some rather crazy sums at auction. ~Most recently, one such penny hammered down at more … Read more

The Rare 1866 Shield Nickel: Why It’s Worth More Than You Think

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Known and revered as a part of American numismatic history, 1866 was the first year that the U.S. Mint produced nickel coinage. Arising in an era of much change after the Civil War, this coin spoke of strength, innovation, and a major sea change in coinage practices from the United States. Let us discover the … Read more