Due to their circulation history, precious metal content, and various minting faux pas, some coins end up becoming collector’s items. From rare pennies to poorly printed nickels, here are a few types of rare coins to consider adding to your collection.

3 Rare Coins to Add to Your Collection

1. 1914-D Lincoln Cent

Lincoln cents are highly popular among coin collectors, and the 1914-D Lincoln Cent is no exception. When Denver coin presses shut down production of the one-cent coin in 1914, this coin wasn’t regarded as rare. As a result, a very limited number remained uncirculated and in mint condition. Since a collectible coin is only worth its maximum collector’s value in mint condition, once this overused coin stopped being produced, the rare mint ones became valuable and collectible.

2. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel

Sometimes a coin will become popular due to an error during the minting process. Such is the case with the 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel, which resulted in a buffalo sporting an extra leg. Capturing the attention of more advanced collectors, this special nickel was a result of over-polishing the dyes. If you’d like to be the lucky owner of one of these rare coins, pay attention to the rear right buffalo leg, which should have weak detailing and the phrase "E. Pluribus Unum," signifying authenticity.

3. Ben Franklin Half-Dollar

We all know that Founding Father Benjamin Franklin made it onto the one hundred dollar bill, but in 1948, he also made an appearance on the half-dollar coin with the American eagle. It’s popular among coin collectors for a variety of reasons beyond its advancing age. In addition to featuring the profile of one of the most influential men in American history, these rare coins are highly sought-after for their unique denomination in the world of collectible coins. Additionally, they’re valued based on their silver content, which was originally a whopping 90% with a reeded edge.

If you’re looking to add some rare coins to your collection, check out the fine selection at Coins & Carats in Kalispell, MT. Since 1991, this coin dealer and jeweler has offered collectors everything from silver and gold bullion to rare silver dollars. Whether you’re interested in coin buying or selling or looking to browse their selection of fine jewelry, these professionals will guide you through their options. For any questions about their collection, call (406) 752-2646, and visit them online to browse their available jewelry.