While there are many old coins worth more than their face value, this particular quarter boasts astronomical prices ...

Hidden in plain sight, rare coins spend 80 years unseen on college shelf University at Buffalo faculty member Philip Kiernan heard a rumor back in 2010 and went on a hunt for a collection of rare ...

Economically uncertain times tend to create volatility in many markets, including the rare coin market. Although no one can predict the future, it’s possible some rare coins will lose value.

A 50p coin with a clever and quirky design has just sold for £17.30 — an incredible 34 times its face value. The rare piece sparked a bidding war, racking up 19 bids before selling on eBay.

"Foreign colleagues confirmed the theft of gold coins, including rare ancient coins minted from the 1st to 5th century AD. The museum guard responsible for the theft was convicted. However ...