The 1943 Copper Penny: Why Yours Probably Isn’t Real
Think you found a 1943 copper penny? Odds are, you didn’t. This post breaks down why the real ones are so valuable, how fakes are made, and what to check before you get your hopes up.
Coin Knowledge & History
Can You Clean Tarnish Off a Coin? (And Should You?)
Tarnish has a way of pushing collectors toward bad decisions. You pick up a coin that should have nice details, but it’s dulled with a layer of dark gray or brown. It looks dirty. You know it’s just surface buildup, so why not clean it? This is one of the most common traps newer collectors…
Is Grandpa’s Coin Jar Worth Anything? What You Need to Know About Inherited Hoards
A common story pops up in the coin collecting world: a grandparent saves coins for decades, and when they pass away, the family wonders if they’ve stumbled into a small fortune. But more often than not, what’s left behind isn’t a curated collection, it’s a hoard. And there’s a big difference. Let’s break down why…