Copper Penny, Hartford

Tucked along the Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, just outside Hartford, the Copper Penny has been serving numismatics enthusiasts since 1975. This longstanding shop is a magnet for collectors, offering a hand-curated selection of coins and banknotes from nearly every corner of the globe-spanning the USA, Europe, South America, Asia, and the South Pacific.

Among the highlights are ancient coins from Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire, alongside historic American banknotes dating back to the 1780s. You’ll also find rarities like 1940s New Zealand coins and other fascinating pieces that reflect centuries of monetary history.

The store is helmed by Wayne von Hardenberg, a seasoned numismatist and active member of the American Numismatic Association, the Russian Numismatic Society, and Early American Coppers-credentials that speak to the shop’s credibility and depth of expertise.

Hartford’s historical wealth and reputation as the “Insurance Capital of the World” helped foster a strong collector community. Many of the region’s affluent residents have long supported high-end coin and bullion dealers, making shops like the Copper Penny an integral part of the local heritage and a treasure trove for anyone with an interest in currency, history, or both.