If you or your family have an old coin collection tucked away, you might be sitting on a treasure. Here are five rare coins expected to rise in value before 2024 ends:
1. Early $5 (Half Eagle) Gold Pieces
These coins, minted as early as 1795, are highly sought after by collectors. Versions from 1795 and 1798 are particularly valuable, starting at $15,000 and potentially reaching millions.
2. 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Known as one of the rarest and most valuable American coins, this coin could fetch millions on the market.
3. 1943 Copper Penny
Most pennies minted in 1943 were made of steel, but a few were mistakenly produced in copper. These rare copper pennies could be worth over $100,000.
4. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny
This Lincoln penny is valuable due to its low mintage and the initials "VDB" on its reverse. Itâs valued at thousands of dollars.
5. Mercury Dimes From the 1940s (Graded Mint State-67)
Mercury dimes from the 1940s with full bands and a high grading (Mint State-67) have been steadily increasing in value and are expected to continue appreciating.