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06/15/2026

🪙✨ Check Your Quarters, Northeast Florida! ✨🪙

One of the most talked-about modern coin varieties is the famous 2004-D Wisconsin “Extra Leaf” Quarter.

Released from the Denver Mint in late 2004, this Wisconsin State Quarter was meant to celebrate the state’s agricultural roots. But collectors quickly noticed something unusual near the corn stalk: what appeared to be an extra leaf.

Even better? There are two known versions:

🌽 Extra High Leaf
🌽 Extra Low Leaf

These varieties became a modern collecting sensation because they are easy to spot, fun to hunt for, and can still turn up in collections, jars, drawers, and old coin rolls.

High-grade examples can bring serious collector attention, with some pristine certified coins selling for hundreds, and rare top-grade examples reaching into the thousands at auction.

Got old quarters, rare coins, silver, gold, estate jewelry, or a collection you’re ready to have looked at?

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06/13/2026

Flashes & Brilliance Coin Watch: The 2023 “Extra V” Penny

Before you toss that penny into the cupholder graveyard, take a closer look.

There’s a rare 2023-P Lincoln Cent making noise in the coin world because of a tiny but fascinating detail called the “Extra V” VDB anomaly. On certain 2023 pennies from the Philadelphia Mint, collectors have noticed an extra raised “V” shape near the famous V.D.B. initials on Lincoln’s shoulder.

Yes, a penny. Yes, from 2023. And yes, it could be worth more than one cent. Coin collecting loves a plot twist.

Raw examples have been seen selling anywhere from $15 to $65+, while high-grade certified pieces can climb much higher with serious collectors.

Here’s what to look for:

Check Lincoln’s shoulder.
Look near the tiny V.D.B. initials at the base of Lincoln’s shoulder. A true example may show a sharp, raised extra “V” or metal line beside the initials.

Look under the 2023 date.
There should be no mint mark, which means it came from the Philadelphia Mint.

Flip it over.
The shield on the back should have crisp, clean vertical lines, showing it’s a genuine business strike.

And before you start interrogating every penny in your purse like it owes you rent, call the experts.

For rare coins, estate jewelry, gold, silver, or anything that might be hiding a little sparkle of value, call John and Stef at Flashes & Brilliance:

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Because sometimes brilliance doesn’t flash from across the room. Sometimes it’s sitting quietly in your change jar. ✨

06/07/2026

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05/31/2026

💰 CHECK YOUR 1939 NICKELS — YOU MIGHT BE SITTING ON $700+!

Did you know a simple production mistake made over 85 years ago could be hiding in your old coin jar right now?

We’re talking about the 1939 Jefferson Nickel “Doubled Monticello” error — one of the most exciting finds in American coin collecting. During production, a hub alignment slip caused the word “MONTICELLO” and “FIVE CENTS” on the back to be stamped twice, leaving thick, overlapping lettering you can spot with a basic magnifier.

These aren’t shiny collector’s pieces — the ones worth money are the beat-up, well-traveled, pocket-worn coins from old change drawers. And they can fetch $700 or more at auction!

Here’s how to check yours:
🔍 Flip your 1939 nickel to the reverse side
🏛️ Look closely at the word “MONTICELLO” under the building
✅ Normal = clean, single letters
🚨 Rare = thick, doubled, overlapping lines

Think you found one? Don’t guess — call the experts!

📞 Stef & John at Flashes & Brilliance are here to help! They specialize in rare & collectible coins, estate jewelry, silver, and so much more. If it’s valuable, they know it.

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05/30/2026

Valuable 1976 Quarter or Common Pocket Change? Here’s How to Tell

Before you spend that famous dual dated 1776–1976 Drummer Boy quarter, take a closer look. Most Bicentennial quarters are only worth face value because billions were made to celebrate America’s 200th birthday, but a few special versions can be worth much more to collectors.

Check the edge first.
Most Bicentennial quarters are copper nickel clad, which means you’ll usually see a copper stripe along the edge. But some San Francisco Mint collector editions were struck in 40% silver. If your quarter has an “S” mint mark and the edge looks solid silver gray with no copper stripe, it may carry a premium.

Look for the 1976 D Doubled Die Obverse.
If your quarter has a “D” mint mark, grab a magnifier and inspect the front of the coin. Look closely at LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. The famous FS 101 error can show strong, clear doubling, especially around the letters in LIBERTY. Certified examples of this error can be highly desirable to collectors.

Watch for major minting errors.
Off center strikes, clipped planchets, missing design areas, or other dramatic mistakes can make a coin much more interesting and collectible.

So before you toss that Drummer Boy quarter back into the change jar, give it a proper look. That little piece of pocket change might have a story hiding in plain sight.

For help reviewing coins, gold, silver, fine watches, rare coins, estate jewelry, and more, call:

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Stef and John
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05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

05/27/2026

1914-D Lincoln Penny
How to Authenticate This Key Date Rarity

The historic 1914-D Lincoln Cent is one of the most sought-after key date coins in American pocket change.

Why is it so special? The Denver Mint struck only 1,193,000 pennies that year, making genuine examples incredibly hard to find.

If professionally authenticated, a genuine 1914-D Lincoln Cent can carry impressive value, from $150+ in heavily worn condition to $3,000+ in pristine uncirculated condition, according to PCGS.

Think you may have a hidden treasure in your drawer, jar, safe, or old coin collection?

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05/18/2026

05/17/2026

Could a 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny Be Hiding in Your Change Jar?

That little old penny tucked away in a drawer might be more interesting than you think. The 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny comes from the Great Depression era, and collectors still love finding beautiful examples with strong details, clean surfaces, and that gorgeous original red color.

While most 1936 Wheat Pennies are common, rare high-grade certified examples have brought $5,000+ at auction, according to PCGS records.

So before you toss that old change aside, take a closer look. Your penny pile might be holding a little piece of history.

Have old coins, jewelry, sterling silver, fine watches, or estate pieces?
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