Introduction: The 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent penny is a rare coin that collectors highly value. This particular penny stands out because, while most 1943 pennies were made from steel due to wartime metal shortages, a few were accidentally minted in bronze or copper. The scarcity of these bronze/copper pennies makes them some of the most … Read more
Introduction: The 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent is a rare and intriguing coin that draws the attention of coin collectors. Unlike most 1944 pennies, which were made from copper, a few 1944 pennies from the San Francisco Mint (marked with an “S”) were accidentally made from steel. This mix-up makes the 1944-S Steel Cent one of … Read more
Introduction: The 1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny is a rare find that excites many coin collectors. Most pennies from 1943 were made from steel because copper was needed for World War II efforts. However, a few 1943 pennies from the San Francisco Mint (marked with an “S”) were mistakenly made from bronze/copper. These rare coins … Read more
Introduction: The 1958 Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny with a doubled-die obverse is a dream find for many coin collectors. This rare error coin features a unique doubling on the front, which makes it highly valuable and sought-after. Most pennies from 1958 are ordinary, but a few have this special error, making them worth far more … Read more
Introduction: The 1888 Indian Head Cent with a “Last 8 Over 7” error is a fascinating piece in the world of coin collecting. This rare variation occurred when a die used for making these coins had a mistake, leading to a faint impression of the number “7” underneath the last “8” in the date “1888.” … Read more
Large Stash of Medieval Coins: In a surprising discovery, a group of amateur divers in Israel has uncovered the largest stash of medieval gold coins ever found in the country. This incredible find dates back to the 11th century and is believed to have originated from a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. The discovery, made … Read more
Rare Gold Treasure: A Norwegian man made a stunning discovery after purchasing a metal detector as a hobby. While exploring a local field, he unearthed a rare and ancient gold treasure, capturing the attention of history enthusiasts and treasure hunters alike. This incredible find, which dates back over 1,500 years, includes valuable gold jewelry, coins, … Read more
Imagine finding old action figures or toys in your attic and realizing they could be worth a small fortune. That’s exactly what happened at a recent auction where rare Star Wars collectibles sold for over $500,000. Sotheby’s, a renowned auction house, partnered with Nigo, a Japanese designer, music producer, and entrepreneur, to create an event … Read more
Archaeologists in Israel made an incredible discovery at a famous Crusader battleground—a 1000-year-old hoard of gold coins. Found at the ruins of a castle in Arsuf, this treasure sheds new light on the history of the Crusades, when Christian and Muslim forces fought for control of the Holy Land. The coins were hidden in a … Read more
2000-Year-Old: A treasure trove of gold and silver coins, along with intricate jewelry, was recently discovered near Qiryat Gat in Israel. This ancient stash, believed to be about 2,000 years old, likely belonged to a wealthy woman living during the Bar Kokhba Revolt—the final Jewish-Roman war. The find has shed light on the historical period … Read more