9 Rare Coins That Can Make You Rich

If you collect coins, you've probably researched unusual ones that may still be in circulation. A rare coin marketplace lets aficionados buy and sell them, and you may make good money if you locate one in demand.

1967 Kennedy Half Dollar

Auction record: $6,995 The U.S. Mint intentionally omitted mint markings from 1965 to 1967 coins to reduce coin hoarding, making this uncommon coin notable. To honour deceased President John F. Kennedy.

1925-S Lincoln Penny

Auction record: $54,625  The 1925-S pennies are scarce, so this San Francisco wheat cent is in high demand among the coin collectors.

1932-D Washington Quarter

Auction record: $143,750 The U.S. Mint released this George Washington bicentennial quarter. This design was famous worldwide until the Mint began the 50 state quarters series in 1999. 

1943-S Jefferson Nickel

Auction record: $9,000 It also includes silver nickels during the war from 1942 to Over 100 million mint pieces circulated and collectors saved many. 

1909-S VDB Penny

Auction record: $168,000 Its unique story makes this Lincoln penny famous. Like many silversmiths of the time, Victor David Brenner wrote his name entirely in lowercase letters. VDB coins were limited at 484,000. 

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse Penny

Auction record: $7,050 The absence of a mint mark makes this rare coin unique. It sold for almost $7,000 when it was auctioned out in 2017. The face of the coin lacks a mint mark, therefore it cannot reveal where it was manufactured. 

1968 No S Roosevelt Dime

Auction record: $40,250 This rare coin sold for approximately $40,000 in 2008. This item is unique in that the Mint inadvertently struck the first proof coin with no S mint mark, possibly before the San Francisco Mint discovered an error the. 

1916 Doubled Die Buffalo Nickel

Auction record: $281,750 Due to a double date error in 1916, this unique coin is prized by collectors. Whatever condition, it's worth thousands. The 1913–1938 series was designed by James Earle Fraser.

1944-D Lincoln Penny

Auction record: $115,000 Only two dates contain zinc-coated steel. That is why this rare cent fetched six figures. The 1944 model is rarer than the 1943 model. Since 1944 brought copper back to the Lincoln Wheat Penny, steel versions are rare.

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