U.S. Coins

By far the most popular collectibles in the hobby, American coins have endless stories to tell.

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

November 1, 2023

Read time 2 min read

To find a variety mint error is exceptionally rare. When the variety is the “King of Doubled Dies,” that premium skyrockets. 

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent
The “Beau Dollar” Mystery

The “Beau Dollar” Mystery

October 27, 2023

Read time 8 min read

The author traces the origins of the "beau dollar," a coin-collecting term that originated in the Jim Crow-era South.

The “Beau Dollar” Mystery
The Power of the Wheat Cent

The Power of the Wheat Cent

October 21, 2023

Read time 5 min read

The Wheat cent has icon status in the coin-collecting community, and its value extends far beyond its face value.

The Power of the Wheat Cent