Half dollars, also known as fifty cent pieces, are rarely used, and yet this only adds to the potential value of the coins.

Last December, flames engulfed Ohio’s Overfield Tavern Museum. Now archaeologists get to dig beneath the floorboards.

Awaken, sleuths and treasure hunters — a new quest awaits you. Why it matters: New York-based auction house Stack's Bowers ...

Are you ready for a treasure hunt? You could have hundreds of dollars hidden away in a jar, junk drawer or between the cushions of your couch. It's even possible there's a small fortune sitting on the ...

Whether it be because of their rarity, condition or simply because of a 20th century nostalgia — these coins are worth more ...

Metal detectorist Travis Nichols discovered a rare 1782 silver Spanish one-reale coin on a Nantucket beach, adding to his ...

A group of divers found $1 million worth of rare gold and silver coins off what is known as Florida's 'Treasure Coast.' The ...

A rare coin treasure hunt is coming to Philadelphia this month. From Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, rare coin dealer Stack's Bowers will ...

HOUSTON -- Find a penny, pick it up - especially if it's this one. The rare 1943 copper wheat pennies are reportedly fetching $85,000 at auctions, according to CoinTrackers. CoinTrackers says there ...

While most pennies are worth only one cent, some rare variations can fetch a large sum at auction. With the penny on its way out, you may want to consider checking your coin jar for rare cent ...

A rare UK penny coin from 1920 is highly sought after by collectors - and there's a tiny detail that makes it especially ...