The headline-grabbing claim that a 1955 penny sold for $775,000 has sparked tremendous excitement in the numismatic world. While this amount would make anyone’s jaw drop, the truth is a bit more nuanced. This article dives into the real auction records, explains what makes the coin so special, clarifies why that $775,000 figure is highly unlikely, and teaches…
Headlines about a “$1.2 million Sacagawea Dollar” flood social feeds every few months. They’re eye-catching—but misleading. While certain Sacagawea Dollar errors have sold for six figures, there is no verified public auction at $1.2 million. The truth is still exciting: a few ultra-rare types can bring well into the hundreds of thousands when authenticated and high-grade. What actually sells for big money The most…
A headline claiming a “Church Donation Penny Turns Out to Be Worth $846,000” has been making the rounds. It’s a jaw-dropper—but is it real? As of August 13, 2025, there is no verified auction record or credible report of a church donation penny selling for $846,000. What is real: a dramatic 2017 story where an Indiana church was saved by a donated rare coin—but it wasn’t a…
Rumors persist online that a Kennedy half dollar is suddenly worth $5.9 million—with whispers that it’s even still circulating in pocket change. In reality, no verified Kennedy half dollar has ever sold for millions. The most valuable examples that have surfaced in public auctions fetch prices in the low to mid six-figure range, typically between $50,000 and $160,000, depending on…
