During an estate cleanout in Reno, Nevada, a rare 1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar was discovered in the bottom drawer of a century-old roll-top desk. Housed in an antique holder, the coin showed minimal signs of wear and later sold at auction for $130,000. As one of the most sought-after key dates in the Morgan series, … Read more
During a home renovation in Boston, a homeowner pried open a sealed attic safe that hadn’t been touched in decades. Among old papers and photographs lay a velvet pouch containing several U.S. coins — one of which was a 1901 Liberty Head $10 gold coin in near-perfect condition. This stunning coin later sold for $97,000 … Read more
While flipping through a family cookbook passed down for generations, a Texas resident uncovered a rare $1 star note slipped between the yellowed pages of a bread recipe. What initially appeared to be an ordinary bill soon revealed its unique status — a 1969B series star note, preserved in crisp condition. After expert verification and … Read more
While browsing through a collection of antique law books inherited from his grandfather, a collector in Pennsylvania uncovered something unexpected — an 1890 $2 Treasury Note tucked between the pages. Preserved in remarkable condition, the note later sold at auction for $24,500, making headlines in the numismatic world and reigniting curiosity about the value and … Read more
A California family sorting through their grandfather’s old coin folders stumbled upon a gleaming copper coin labeled “1909-S VDB.” Little did they know, they had uncovered one of the most legendary U.S. coins ever minted. The 1909-S VDB Lincoln penny, in near-mint condition, would later fetch $85,000 at auction, proving that old collections still hold … Read more
During a routine home cleanout in Michigan, a collector stumbled upon a small wooden box filled with vintage coins. Among them sat a brilliantly preserved 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, the very first year this historic coin was issued. To the collector’s surprise, it wasn’t just any half dollar—it was a rare Accented Hair Proof variety, … Read more
What began as a simple clean-up project in an old desk drawer led to an extraordinary discovery—an original 1955 Doubled Die Penny, one of the most famous and sought-after error coins in U.S. history. The coin, dusty but well-preserved, was authenticated and eventually sold for $48,000, reigniting collector interest in one of the most iconic … Read more
An unsuspecting family in Oklahoma recently discovered a 1914-D Lincoln Penny tucked between the pages of a century-old Bible. What initially appeared to be a sentimental bookmark turned out to be a rare numismatic gem valued at over $52,000 due to its historical significance and scarcity. This story reignites interest in one of the most … Read more
In a quiet suburban backyard in Illinois, a seemingly unremarkable wooden box buried near an old tree turned into a jackpot for one lucky homeowner. Inside was a small stack of vintage items, but nestled among them was something that would make headlines — a 1943 copper penny, a coin so rare that it’s often … Read more