During World War II, the U.S. Mint made a radical change to the Jefferson nickel that would accidentally create some of the most desirable treasures in American numismatics. By removing nickel metal from the alloy to support the war effort, the Mint introduced a short-lived silver composition (1942–1945). Within those years, a handful of rare varieties, extremely low-population top-grade Continue reading
Rare Coins
Rare $880,000 Susan B. Anthony Dollar – How To Spot The 1981 Coin Still In Circulation
There’s been plenty of buzz online about a “$880,000 Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar” supposedly still in circulation. While the story grabs attention, the reality is very different. The 1981 SBA dollars do have collector interest, but they are far from million-dollar coins. In fact, 1981 Susan B. Anthony Dollar dollars were never officially released for general circulation, making them Continue reading