Tag: key-date-coins
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How to Buy Rare Coins at Goodwill, Thrift Stores and Estate Sales
Yes, rare coins hide at Goodwill, thrift stores and estate sales. Check coin jars and jewelry trays first. Patience and a loupe pay off.
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How to Spot a Real 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent vs Common Counterfeits
A genuine 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent has a small serif S with a raised dot inside its top curve. Most fakes are added-mintmark jobs on common 1909 cents.
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15 Tipped Coins Worth Hundreds: Coffee Shop, Bar and Cashier Finds
Tipped coins worth hundreds show up in coffee shops, bars, and cash drawers regularly. Always check the date, mint mark, and silver ring.
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20 Most Valuable Eisenhower Dollars Ever Sold
The most valuable Eisenhower dollar ever sold is the 1976-S Silver Bicentennial PR70 at $7,000+. The 1972 Type 2 trails just behind in record books.
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18 Coins Found in Estate Sales That Made Real Money
Estate sales hide real money in old coin boxes. Top finds include 1909-S VDB cents and Carson City Morgan dollars. Learn what turns a cheap lot into cash.