Hobbies & CraftsRare U.S. Coins

The ultimate resource for rare coins worth money. Explore our guides on error coins, key dates, and other valuable finds you could have in your pocket change.

The 1909-S VDB is perhaps the most popular rare penny, but it is, believe it or not, far from being the rarest one-cent coin! See which one cent coin is the rarest.

The 1955 poor man's doubled die penny actually isn't a doubled die penny at all - find out the story behind this popular coin and how to tell the difference between a poor man's coin and the real thing.

Collecting old Lincoln cents from pocket change is still possible and a fun way to build a coin collection!

Check out 5 Lincoln wheat penny error coins that are always popular among coin collectors.

The Bust dime was the first dime ever to be officially made in the United States in a mass scale for circulation. Today, the dime remains an important player in commerce.

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Check out these 5 amazing videos of coin errors that you have to see to believe.

The first U.S. quarters were made in 1796. Since then, the quarter has become one of the most important coins in circulation.

There are at least 25 rare quarters that you should be looking to place into your coin collection, including a few Washington quarters worth a bundle.

The Flowing Hair silver dollar was the first dollar coin made in the U.S. It was struck in 1794 and 1795 and is considered a rare coin today.

1795 Bust Dollar Coin

Draped Bust silver dollars are early American coins made from 1795 through 1803. There are a few rare Draped Bust dollars dated 1804. See how many Draped Bust dollar coins were made and what they're worth today.

Walking Liberty half dollars (1916 to 1947) are often considered among the most beautiful coins in the world. Here are my best tips for collecting Walking Liberty half dollars (also known as Walker halves or Walking halves), including 6 ways to collect Walking Liberty half dollars that you probably haven't thought of!