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Top 15 Most Valuable United States Coins from 1990 to 2024

This animated bar chart brings historic data to life with dynamic bars that race against each other to show how the Top 15 Most Valuable United States Coins rankings change from 1990 to 2024.

The 1929 Gold Half Eagle and the Great Depression

The 1929 gold half eagle ranks as one of the finest rarities of the 20th century. The Great Depression negated their need in commerce, so approximately 99.8% were melted following FDR's Gold Order.

The First American and U.S. Coins: An Illustrated History

This video illustrates the underlying stories of the first American and U.S. coins. As the video demonstrates, the story of America itself is closely connected with its coinage.

Sleeper Coin? The 1864 Two Cent Small Motto 

The 1864 Two Cent Small Motto has a long history of popularity with collectors, but in recent years appears to be undervalued. This video explains this coin's clear connection to the American civil war.

Do You Have a Passion for Coins?

How do you know when you’ve developed a passion for coins? This brief video highlights a few clues to help you decide if you truly have a passion for coin collecting.

When Did U.S. Coin Collecting Get Started?

Coin collecting has been around for centuries.  This video explores when the hobby gained popularity in the United States

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Introducing Rare U.S. Coins Destined for Greatness: The Key Date Coin List

The recommendations are based on historical value trend charts identifying classic U.S. coins that have been the most popular with collectors for generations. 

The 1875-CC Seated Liberty 20 Cent is an Opportunity for Sleeper Coin Hunters

Sleeper coin bargain hunters should take a close look at the 1875-CC 20 cent piece. It last peaked in price in 2014 but is now showing signs it is ready to arise from its slumber.

The 1903-O Morgan Dollar Mystery: A Lesson in Supply vs. Demand

The 1903-O Morgan dollar mystery provides an opportunity to examine how the Law of Supply & Demand impacts pricing of collectible coins, specifically Morgan dollar values.

The Hottest U.S. Quarter? The Rare 1901-S Barber Stakes a Claim

What is the hottest U.S. quarter in terms of collectible demand? The 1901-S Barber quarter can rightfully stake a claim for this honor. This video explores the legacy of this rarity.

The Incredible History (and Future) of the 1793 Flowing Hair U.S. Chain Cents

The 1793 Flowing Hair U.S. Chain cents were the very first U.S. coins struck for general circulation. In particular, it was the AMERI. variety (an abbreviation for AMERICA) that holds this honor.

A Top Key Date Gold Coin for Collectors: 1848 "CAL." Quarter Eagle

This video explains why the 1848 "CAL." quarter eagle is a prized key date gold coin for collectors. Value charts demonstrating decades of impressive trends for the 1848 CAL. are included.

Best Rare Key Date U.S. Coins Recommended for Collectors Seeking Rising Values

This video introduces the best Key Date U.S. coins for collectors who desire rare coins with the highest potential to rise sharply in future value.