A Buffalo Nickel “found in a junk drawer” still being circulated now allegedly valued at $912,000? Sounds exciting—but the truth is far less sensational. While the Buffalo Nickel (minted 1913–1938) includes rare and valuable varieties, no verified sale has ever approached that staggering figure. In reality, the top auction records for Buffalo Nickels land in six-figure territory, not near Continue reading
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The Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $7.1 Million – And It Might Still Be In Your Change
Imagine discovering that a Lincoln Wheat Penny, once thought to be ordinary, is now valued at an astonishing $7.1 million—and that it could still be circulating in the pockets of unsuspecting Americans. Rare error coins, especially those minted in unusual metal compositions or containing minting mistakes, are considered numismatic holy grails. This article uncovers what makes certain Continue reading
How A War-Era Jefferson Nickel Became One Of The Most Valuable Coins In U.S. History
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