Bicentennial Quarters are part of the United States histories as they were coins made on the two hundredth year celebration of independence. The quarters were made in large quantities both in the years 1975 and 1976. There are however some issues that can even sell for more than their 25 cents face value. Thus, the … Read more
Here are six amazing stories about coins that were lost and then found decades or even centuries later. An interesting tale of life and history emerges through all these stories. 1. Lost Confederate Treasury Gold It is reported that as the end of the American Civil War was approaching, the federal treasury was moved from … Read more
In this article we will dive into the world of rare coins. We will focus on the 1873-CC Seated Liberty Dime, a $250,000 coin. We’ll look at its historical significance, rarity, and what makes it so valuable. The coins are an important part of American numismatic history and are popular with collectors and investors. Historical … Read more
Collecting coins is one heck of an interesting hobby full of stories and surprises-especially if rare quarters are included. Recently in an auction, a Bicentennial Quarter produced in 1976 shocked collectors to a staggering $51 million price. A tremendous example of the worth of these nearly tiny bits of metal is this one-of-a-kind coin made … Read more
Suppose that you carry in your pocket some change-a penny or a quarter that is, due to its rarity, historical importance, or just for a minting fault-is worth millions of dollars. Several of the rare dimes and one single Bicentennial quarter have astronomically high values to any coin collector due to their scarcity. These coins … Read more
Introduction And if you find a coin valuable but in an ordinary situation, such as in a piggy bank, in a relative’s box of coins, or even in change picked up from a garage sale, then surely it is great to experience. Recent discoveries of rare dimes and Bicentennial coins, which are found in sites … Read more
Introduction Coins that are rare and heavily priced in the collectible world are themselves a discovery. This is most especially true to the coin collectors who look for rare and expensive coins. Among all the quarters issued, one of the most highly regarded amongst all quarters ever struck is the Bicentennial quarters that were issued … Read more
Introduction You should keep it in your pocket now. A great example is the famous 1943 bronze penny, some of which sell for $140,000 on today’s market. Imagine this: a penny is more valuable than a luxury car. It’s because of the clear error made by the U.S. Treasury during the season of World War II that this rare coin exists. For the most part, pennies are made of metal-coated zinc during 1943, but a small amount of copper … Read more