The 1776–1976 Bicentennial Roosevelt Half Dollar is an extremely cherished part of American numismatic history. Minted to commemorate the United States’ 200th anniversary of independence, this coin derives much value as well as history from being unique in its designs and resembling some other coins. With its roots in love for one’s country and its … Read more
Imagine finding a coin worth billions in your spare change—the rare Bicentennial Quarter. Such astounding discoveries feed the very lifeblood of numismatics—the study and collecting of coins. With rumors circulating about mistake versions valued as high as $2.2 billion, one coin that has attracted attention from collectors and aficionados alike is the Rare Bicentennial Quarter. … Read more
There is evidence, however, that during the early months of 1943, when World War II had placed America in the midst of war, the U.S. Mint produced pennies stamped out of steel to recover as much copper as possible. The culmination of this decision was a single generation of money-the 1943 Steel Wheat Penny-made uniquely … Read more