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Collecting coins can be more than just a hobby—it can also lead to discovering valuable treasures. Here’s a closer look at 15 coins that could potentially be worth big money.
1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent
During World War II, some copper pennies were mistakenly minted in bronze instead of zinc-coated steel. These rare bronze cents can fetch thousands of dollars.
1916-D Mercury Dime
This dime is highly sought after due to its low mintage and rarity. In mint condition, it can command a substantial price among collectors.
1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
Designed by Victor D. Brenner, these pennies with Brenner’s initials (VDB) on the reverse are rare and valuable, especially in excellent condition.
1804 Silver Dollar
Despite being dated 1804, these dollars were actually minted several decades later as collector’s pieces. They are one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics.
1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent
This coin features a noticeable doubling effect on the lettering and date due to a minting error. Examples in good condition can be worth thousands of dollars.
1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar
With a mintage of only 100,000, this coin is rare and highly prized by collectors. It often commands high prices at auctions and numismatic events.
1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel
Due to an over-polishing error, the buffalo on these nickels lost one of its legs, creating a distinct and valuable variety among collectors.
1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
As one of the earliest silver dollars minted by the United States, these coins are extremely rare and can fetch six-figure sums at auctions.
1974 Aluminum Lincoln Cent
A small number of these cents were struck in aluminum as an experimental piece. They are illegal to own but still highly sought after by collectors.
1913 Liberty Head Nickel
Only five known examples exist of this coin, making it one of the rarest and most valuable in the world of numismatics.
1942-1945 Silver War Nickels
During World War II, nickels were minted with 35% silver content due to nickel shortages. These coins are valuable for their metal content and historical significance.
1804 Bust Dollar
Similar to the 1804 Silver Dollar, these coins were struck later as presentation pieces and are among the most desirable coins for collectors.
1921 Peace Dollar High Relief
Early strikes of the Peace Dollar in 1921 had a high relief design, which was later modified due to production issues. These early strikes are rare and valuable.
1982 No Mint Mark Dime
In 1982, the U.S. Mint did not place mint marks on dimes from Philadelphia. These error coins are scarce and can be valuable to collectors.
1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 Gold Piece
Issued to commemorate the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, these large gold coins are rare and highly sought after by collectors of both coins and historical memorabilia.
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