1979‑S Susan B. Anthony and 1976 Bicentennial Quarters: In 1979, the United States Mint introduced the Susan B. Anthony dollar to honor the pioneering suffragist who fought tirelessly for women’s rights. It was the first U.S. coin to feature a real woman other than Lady Liberty, making it historically significant. The coin was smaller than … Read more
1995 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny: In 1995, the United States Mint produced millions of Lincoln cents. Among them, a small number were struck with a noticeable error known as the doubled die obverse. This mistake caused the inscriptions on the coin, particularly “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” to appear doubled. Unlike subtle minting errors … Read more
1995 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny: In 1995, the United States Mint produced millions of Lincoln cents. Among them, a small number were struck with a noticeable error known as the doubled die obverse. This mistake caused the inscriptions on the coin, particularly “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” to appear doubled. Unlike minor errors that … Read more
1969‑S Doubled Die Penny: In 1969, the United States Mint in San Francisco produced millions of Lincoln cents. Among them, a small number were struck with a dramatic error that would forever change coin collecting. Known as the doubled die obverse, these pennies displayed a striking doubling of the inscriptions and the date. What began … Read more
1955 Double‑Die Lincoln Penny: In 1955, the United States Mint in Philadelphia produced millions of Lincoln cents. Among them, a small number were struck with a dramatic error that would forever change coin collecting. Known as the double die obverse, these pennies displayed a striking doubling of the date and inscriptions. What began as a … Read more
1943 Copper Penny: World War II reshaped nearly every aspect of American life, including the coins people carried daily. Copper was urgently needed for ammunition and military equipment, so the U.S. Mint replaced the traditional copper penny with a zinc-coated steel version in 1943. These steel cents had a silvery appearance and were produced in … Read more
1913 Liberty Head Nickel: The Liberty Head Nickel was first minted in 1883 and continued until 1912. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the coin displayed Lady Liberty on the obverse and a Roman numeral V on the reverse to signify its value of five cents. By 1913, the design was scheduled to be replaced by … Read more
1909‑S VDB Lincoln Penny: In 1909, the United States Mint introduced the Lincoln cent to honor the centennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. This was the first time a real historical figure appeared on a U.S. coin, marking a turning point in American numismatics. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the coin featured Lincoln’s portrait on the … Read more
1900 Morgan Silver Dollar: World War II brought immense changes to everyday life in the United States, including the coins people carried in their pockets. Copper was urgently needed for ammunition and military equipment, so the Mint replaced the traditional copper penny with a zinc-coated steel version in 1943. These steel cents had a silvery … Read more