Jesse Coins The U.S. Mint struck its last circulating penny in November 2025. Here is what actually changes for everyday cash, and why it is a good moment to know what to look for if you collect or roll hunt.
⚡ Quick Highlights 🪙 What Actually Happened I’ve been chasing the July 4th privy mark quarter for two weeks now (if you haven’t read that story, catch up first). Last week I went through $200 in rolls from my local bank — no privy mark, no Liberty Bell reverse, nothing. Just standard circulated quarters doing … Read more
Only 250,000 in circulation Here’s how to spot the rare 1776–2026 July 4 privy quarter No mint mark, a hidden privy inscription, and up to $5,000 in rewards for the first verified find. See how to identify it Mintage 250,000 Top reward $5,000 Bounty status Unclaimed* How to identify it Privy mark, no mint mark … Read more
The Wisconsin Innovation Dollar (Denver) sold out in just 18 hours,
with secondary market premiums already hitting 22–27%. BEP Catalyst
webinar registrations surpassed 4,800 and Silver Eagle inventory is
moving into low-stock territory. Full details in today’s update.
Heritage Auctions is currently running its 2026 Annual Auction Survey, and for collectors it’s one of the more worthwhile surveys you’ll see this year. In exchange for answering questions about what you collect and what you’d like to see in future sales, Heritage is offering a grand prize of $10,000 to spend at Heritage Auctions. … Read more
Ancient Roman Portrait Coins in Gold and Silver Ancient Roman portrait coins offer one of the most direct visual connections to history. They are common enough that the average person can own one of lesser quality, but rare enough to break the bank in higher grades. Hmm.. high-grade ancient Roman portrait coins? Or a house? … Read more
One lot in this week’s GreatCollections email really jumped off the page: an 1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece, graded PCGS MS-66+ with CAC approval, already pushing close to $30,000 with plenty of bidding still to go. Three-dollar gold pieces are scarce to begin with. The entire series ran from 1854 to 1889, and the 1888 issue … Read more
1927-S Saint-Gaudens PCGS MS-66 Steals the Spotlight If you like your gold coins big, bold, and budget-destroying, this week’s GreatCollections lineup is dangerous in the best way. The headline coin is a 1927-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle, graded PCGS MS-66, and traced to the Simpson and Elite collections. At the time of the email, it was … Read more
Not every standout collection is about key dates or low mintages. The Terry’s Toners Collection featured in this week’s GreatCollections email is all about color, originality, and eye appeal. The lineup includes a beautifully toned 1910 Barber dime, a colorful 1918 Lincoln-Illinois commemorative half dollar, and even a modern 1996-D Jefferson nickel pulling strong bids … Read more
A Registry-Grade Seated Quarter Buffet If you are a Seated quarter person, this GreatCollections email reads like a love letter. The Palos Verdes Registry Set is featured with several serious keys, including: That is a strong mix of key dates and premium-grade eye appeal. What’s in the Palos Verdes Offering The email highlights a run … Read more