Imagine finding a coin with just your pocket money that could be worth $67 million. It may sound like a dream, but for many coin collectors and a lucky few, it has become a reality. This rare Bicentennial quarter, which was initially priced at just 25 cents, has regained its historic glory thanks to a rare minting error and perfect condition. This coin shows just how a slight error in …
Introduction For coin collectors, the Bicentennial Quarter is more than loose change-it’s a piece of history. Minted for the first time in 1976 to commemorate the United States’ 200th anniversary, these coins were initially celebrated for the unique dual-date feature-their birth year (1776) and the year in which they were minted (1976)-and the colonial drummer design. Whereas most Bicentennial Quarters remain in circulation at face value, a few exceptional pieces …
Introduction The thrill of finding treasure isn’t just something for adventurers crossing uncharted lands; sometimes, it’s as easy as digging through your loose change. Four rare dimes and a Bicentennial quarter are currently stirring up the numismatic world with each coin having an incredible value of $70 million. Even more astonishing, the coins are still in circulation, so you may stumble upon one without even knowing it. Here’s everything you …
$50 bill is graced by the historic figure Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, who was also a general in the Civil War. It shows just how much he fills an important slot in American history, particularly in relation to the Civil War itself, that his image has been on the $50 note since the year 1914 when he was Secretary of War. Ulysses S. Grant: …