G old coins have long been prized not only for their precious metal content but also for their historical value and rarity.

Collectors hunting for valuable coins don't have to reach back a century or more to find them -- they can pop back a few ...

Online chatter has lots of folks looking at their caches of coins in search of Lincoln wheat pennies they unrealistically ...

One example is Morgan silver dollars minted ... as the two most important determinants of the value of most coins. “Coin condition is key,” said Alley. “Coins graded by reputable agencies ...

That can lead to coins like the 1943 Lincoln bronze cent, which was made out of bronze in error. It should have been made out of zinc-coated steel, with the Mint having stopped using bronze which was ...

A RARE penny could be the key to a fortune, if you’re lucky enough to have one in your possession. The 1933 coin is one of ...

These highly elusive “transitional” coins can easily fetch four figures, even in worn condition, with pristine examples commanding five figures. The U.S. Mint launched the American Eagle Coin ...

Kennedy — the coin’s obvious namesake ... As a result, it’s not particularly rare to find one in high-graded condition. One such example — a deep cameo graded PF70 — was cited by ...

Are your old pennies worth millions? Experts say you shouldn't bank on it. However, some wheat pennies could be worth a lot.

1865 Newfoundland Victoria Gold Specimen: As the first $2 coin minted for the Newfoundland colony, this specimen features a matte finish on Queen Victoria’s portrait. Top-condition examples have ...

The 1966 “wavy baseline” 20 cent coin, for example, has been known to fetch up between $3,000 and $5,000 when in perfect condition. Standard 20 cent coins have a straight edge on the bottom of the ...

Keep in mind that a coin’s condition will also help determine its ... design on one side and the mirror image on the other. For example, this 1974-S penny features the standard printed Lincoln ...