Most of us, at some point, have probably seen a scattering of strange coins — perhaps at a yard sale or tucked away in a dusty drawer — and asked ourselves, “I wonder if those are worth anything?” For many of us, that’s about as close as we get to the fascinating world of coin collecting, or, to give it its technical name, numismatics. But there are plenty of proper numismatists out there. According to data from CivicScience, 38% of U.S. adults have collected coins at some point during their lives.
It’s easy to understand the appeal of collecting rare coins. For one, they offer a glimpse into the past. They can also be worth an awful lot of money. In numismatics, a decades-old manufacturing mistake can make you rich, and a simple penny might pay off your mortgage. Part of the thrill of coin collecting is knowing that unexpected treasures can be hiding in plain sight, and that once-simple pocket change can become a highly collectible artifact worth thousands — or even millions — of dollars.
- The Lydian Lion Is the World’s Oldest Coin
- The Chain Cent Was the First Circulating Coin From the U.S. Mint
- The First Official Silver Dollar Was Struck in 1794
- A Rare Gold Coin Proved a “Fake” Roman Emperor Was Real
- Pattern Coins Can Fetch a Pretty Penny
- A Wartime Mistake Created a Rare Copper Penny
- Errors Can Create Rare and Highly Valuable Coins
- Unpopular Initials Turned a Lincoln Cent Into a Collector’s Item
- A Missing “S” Added Half a Million to the Value of a 1975 Dime
- The World’s Most Expensive Coin Sold for $18.9 Million
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