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February 2026 highlights: Sarah's matte proof collection achieves $32,799 for 1909 VDB proof, CAC certification premiums reach new heights, and PCGS celebrates 40 years of coin grading.
Read Article →Learn the professional three-pass system for efficiently sorting thousands of pennies. Discover visual shortcuts to spot key dates, mint marks, and valuable errors in seconds.
Read Article →A comprehensive recap of December 2025's historic numismatic events: the $16.76M Omega Penny auction, the newly discovered 'V on B' error variety, and Stack's Bowers' record-breaking year.
Read Article →Everything you need to know about the historic 2025 Omega Penny - the very last circulating pennies ever struck by the U.S. Mint, featured in a record-breaking $16+ million auction.
Read Article →Discover the most valuable wheat pennies from 1909-1958 that could be hiding in your spare change. Learn what to look for and their current market values.
Read Article →The 1943 copper penny is one of the most counterfeited coins. Learn the telltale signs of fakes and how to authenticate a genuine specimen worth up to $1.7 million.
Read Article →Everything you need to know to start your penny collection. From essential tools to storage tips, this comprehensive guide covers all the basics.
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