Coin collecting, which is sometimes called the “Hobby of Kings,” is a hobby that people of all ages and social groups enjoy. It can be pricey to buy rare coins of high value, but anyone can start a collection with very little money.
More young people are getting into numismatics, which has made it more popular. It’s also easier than ever to start this interesting hobby.
Whether you’re looking through old attics or antique shops, you might find coins that are very expensive and could be worth a lot of money. This guide will talk about some of the strangest coins in circulation, as well as coins that are no longer made and their possible value growth.
1. 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny
Due to wartime restrictions on copper, most 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel. However, a small batch of copper-alloy pennies were made by mistake. About 20 of these coins are thought to still exist today, which makes them very expensive. It could be worth more than $300,000 if you find it in your pocket change.
2. 1969-S Lincoln Cent With Doubled Die Obverse
Many coin collectors want to get their hands on the 1969-S Lincoln penny with a doubled die reverse. This coin is very valuable because there are less than 100 known copies and only 40 that have been proven to be real. There is a chance that you could find one that is worth at least $126,500 if it is almost perfect.
3. 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime
Most coins have a mint mark that tells you where they were made, like “P” for Philadelphia or “D” for Denver. However, the 1982 Roosevelt dime doesn’t have any mint marks on it. Even though it’s not as valuable as some of the other coins on this list, it can still earn a good price—usually between $30 and $300—if it’s in better shape.
4. 2005-D Speared Bison Jefferson Nickel
The 2005 Bison nickel has a unique “spear” through the back of the buffalo that was made when the die broke. Because of this mistake, the coin is worth more than other Jefferson nickels. A speared bison is not a million-dollar find, but it could be worth $150 to $450 in good shape, and some have sold at auction for over $1,200.
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5. 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
The Flowing Hair dollar from 1794 is thought to be one of the rarest and most expensive coins ever made in the United States. The first silver dollar made by the U.S. Mint, there are now very few of these left, and fans really value them. A crazy $10 million was paid for one of these coins in 2013, making it the most expensive U.S. coin ever sold.
6. 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
One of the most well-known and valuable coins in coin collecting is the Liberty Head nickel from 1913. That year, Buffalo nickels were meant to be made, but some of the older Liberty Head designs were made instead. People know of only five of these coins, and one of them sold at sale for $1.4 million. It’s almost impossible to find one of these, but their worth keeps going up.
7. 1927-D St. Gaudens Double Eagle
This is the U.S. gold coin from the 20th century that is hardest to find: the 1927-D St. Gaudens Double Eagle. In 1933, President Roosevelt took back all gold coins, which meant that about 180,000 Double Eagles could no longer be used. But the 1927-D version is thought to be the most expensive; fine examples can sell for as much as $7 million.
8. 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime
Carson City, Nevada, made this one-of-a-kind “No Arrows” dime, which is the only one of its kind. The 1873-CC Liberty Seated dime was one of the most valuable coins ever sold. It was auctioned off for almost $1.9 million. Collectors who are really into things see it as the “holy grail.”
