Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation.

Here's a look at four lesser-known coins that are worth thousands of dollars.

Some state quarters in pristine condition could be worth well over $500. Before using your quarters, check whether you have ...

There are a lot of coins worth money — some rare coins that have sold for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.… ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. tab1962 / iStock via Getty Images Most of the time, a penny is worth just one cent, but in the case of the most valuable pennies, ...