5 Rare Coins Expected To Soar in Value Before the End of 2024

There might be a treasure in your family’s attic. Not the fairy tale treasure with a leprechaun or a fairy winking at you over a pot of gold or an old-fashioned treasure chest, but the coins that your parents and grandparents may have collected over the years .

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If someone in your family, or even the person who owned the house before you, happened to leave a coin collection around, you might just find some items that collectors are eager to snap up.

GOBankingRates took a look at some of the coins that are poised to increase in value before the end of the year. If you find any of these, be sure to take them to your friendly neighborhood coin collector to get them properly evaluated and walk away with your best deal.

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Early $5 (Half Eagle) Gold Pieces

According to GBF News , an online group dedicated to publishing information about coins and their value, one of the most valuable coins in 2024 is the early half eagle gold piece. These coins are definitely very old and very rare, produced since 1795.

There is a particular demand for the 1795 and 1798 versions, and GBF speculated that these coins could start in value at $15,000 and reach millions in value in some instances.

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1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

The Hamilton County Coc took its own peek into the most valuable coins of 2024 and found that the Saint-Gaudens Double Edge is one of the rarest and most valuable American coins — fetching millions on the market.

1943 Copper Penny

Did you know that most pennies from 1943 were actually made of steel? If you’re a reader of the Hamilton County Coc, you’d know. The digest shared that a few of these pennies were actually made of copper mistakenly. But one person’s error could be your windfall — a 1943 copper penny could potentially net you over $100,000.

1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny

Its low mintage and unique initials — VDB placed on the reverse side — make this Lincoln penny a real gem among coin collectors. The Hamilton County Coc valued the price at potentially thousands of dollars.

Mercury Dimes From the 1940s Graded Mint State-67 With Full Bands

According to Altier Rare Coins , Mercury Dimes from the 1940s — particularly the ones graded in Mint State-67 with full bands — have shown a steady appreciation in value that could help you see a pretty penny at the tail end of 2024.

The site shared its reasoning for ranking this coin so high on its own list of solid investments:

“As you explore the best rare coins to buy, factoring in potential appreciation in 2024 and beyond, these dimes should be at the top of your list. Their enduring appeal and the finite number of specimens available in such pristine condition make them a solid choice for adding depth and diversity to your investment portfolio.”

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