5 Rare Bicentennial Quarters: Bicentennial quarters are circulation quarters that were minted to help America celebrate its 200th year of freedom. These coins were minted in 1975 – 1976, and the design is of a colonial drummer by Jack L. Ahr. Normally such coins were in circulation and manufactured in large quantities but some of the different types are now considered as collectibles. It is known that such coins can …
A 2005 Kansas Quarter error that would be valued at $30,000: The ‘In God We Rust’ Coin That You Might Still Have The Kansas Quarter of 2005, released as part of the 50 State Quarters Program, became somewhat infamous for an unusual minting error named the “In God We Rust” error. This turned an ordinary coin into one sought after by collectors, sometimes hitting values as high as $30,000. History …
The Rare Coin That Can Sell for $15,000: This might be every collector’s dream to find a hidden gem and there are many such possibilities in the field of rare coins. Some of the coins in this list that are special are the Kennedy Half-Dollar. This coin has a striking image and history behind it, which has been great for collectors from the moment they hit the market. Far from …
Coin collecting has been an age-old hobby with money. Enthusiasts, historians, and those with an interest in financial gain have caught the bug. Since the first coins in the first civilizations, they have become priceless relics of the past for over the centuries. Most coins, however, are truly worth just their face value, though some rare specimens can bring in exorbitant sums at auction and are extremely popular among the …
4 Coins From the 1920s: Coins from 1920 represent not just what was in circulation during those years, but valuable items that can sell for millions of dollars in the modern coinage collectors market. The social period that can be attributed to the changes of the 1920s was outstanding, characterized by cultural productions such as jazz, underground drinking spots popularly known as speakeasies, and technological advancements. Though some of this …
Investment Gold: For many years, coin collecting has been a fascinating pastime. But it also offers a great opportunity to make financial investments. Coin collecting has a lengthy history that dates back to that time. Because the value of some coins has increased to such extreme proportions that they are considered to have hidden value, investors and collectors are aggressively searching for treasures in these coins. They also rank among …
Coins do not only serve the purpose of transactions; at times, they become cherished jewels. The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter is an excellent example of this. The history of this coin is engraved by the twin-year numerals of “1776-1976” and the unique image of a drummer. While most Bicentennial Quarters are usually exchanged at their value, some of these rare versions have sold for millions of dollars. Just recently, one such …
Collecting coins sparkles with the thrill, wonder and tinge of history attached though it delivers exciting treasures for collectors throughout the world. Some coins are so cherished by collectors that they become almost matters of pride among them, especially the Bicentennial Quarter that is issued in 1976, which was to celebrate America’s 200th Independence Day. One very rare copy of this was sold recently for almost $20 million.In this article, …
$90 Million Coins: Very Rare Draped Bust Quarters and Proof Morgan Dollars Some rare coins have very valuable worth for collectors and historians. The highest prices often reach millions at auctions. Among the most highly valued are Proof Morgan Dollars and Draped Bust Quarters which amount to an estimated $90 million. Such coins are some secrets; very few people know about these coins, yet they are rare and significant. 1905 …
Rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $350,000: Many communities and nations around the world keep cherishing a treasure known as Rare Bicentennial quarters. Many of this were struck for common circulation in 1976 to mark American’s bicentennial with most of these coins containing no numismatic value whatsoever. However, some of these quarters have gained this popularity based in minting errors, special characteristics, or appearance. Some are now selling for thousands of dollars, …