Hot Coins Rising: This Weeks Biggest Price Movers

Coins Showing Strong Price Movement

The numismatic market is constantly evolving, with certain coins gaining momentum while others cool off. Here are the series and specific issues showing notable price increases that collectors should watch.

Hot Right Now

Early Copper

Large Cents and Half Cents from the late 1700s and early 1800s are experiencing renewed collector interest. Problem-free examples with original surfaces are particularly sought after. The combination of historical significance, limited supply, and attractive designs has driven prices upward across most grade levels.

Type Coins

Collectors building type sets—one example of each major design—are competing for quality specimens of:

• Seated Liberty coinage (especially half dimes and twenty-cent pieces)
• Barber series in original, uncleaned condition
• Trade dollars in AU and Mint State grades
• Shield and Liberty nickels

Key Date Lincoln Cents

The “big three” of Lincoln cent collecting continue climbing:

• 1909-S VDB — Strong in all grades, exceptional in Red Mint State
• 1914-D — Demand exceeds supply for problem-free examples
• 1931-S — The Depression-era key date remains undervalued compared to its rarity

Toned Morgan Dollars

Attractively toned Morgan dollars, particularly those with rainbow coloring from old album storage, command substantial premiums. A common-date Morgan in MS-64 might bring $100 in typical blast white condition but $500-$1,000+ with exceptional toning.

Cooling Off

Not everything is rising. Generic silver in lower grades has softened as premiums compressed. Modern commemoratives from the 1990s-2000s remain stuck at or below issue price in many cases. Collectors should be selective in these areas.

Investment Perspective

While numismatics should primarily be pursued for enjoyment and historical appreciation, understanding price trends helps collectors make informed decisions. The best strategy remains buying quality coins you genuinely enjoy—they tend to perform best over time.