Rare coins can fetch millions, but even ordinary-looking coins can hold hidden value, driven by scarcity, history and collector demand.

As with just about any asset, a coin’s value is determined by its market demand. This means that coins in short supply often see higher demand — and higher values. With coins, supplies are limited ...

Harrison Alley is a fiction writer, fantasy and sci-fi aficionado, founder of Fiction Lit, and an avid collector of rare coins. His passion for numismatics rivals his love of literature, and he calls ...

MILLIONS. TALK ABOUT A HIGH VALUE COIN. THERE’S AN $1,804 HERE THAT’S WORTH ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO $6 MILLION. IT’S KNOWN AS THE KING OF AMERICAN COINS. THERE’S ALSO RARE MONEY WITH MARYLAND TIES. SO THIS ...