An very rare Bicentennial Quarter recently brought a lot of attention to itself by selling at auction for close to fifty million dollars, demonstrating the extraordinary value that some coins may attain.
In this article, we will dig into the interesting background that lies behind this exceptional Bicentennial Quarter. Additionally, we will introduce you to six other coins, each of which is valued at over $400,000 USD, illustrating the attractiveness and intrigue of numismatic treasures.
It is not a typical Bicentennial Quarter; rather, it is a one-of-a-kind mistake coin that is being referred to as the "Doubled Die Obverse" variant. Because of this very unusual mistake that happened during the minting process, the coin that was produced is one of a kind and much sought after.
There are still being circulated eight rare dimes and a rare bicentennial quarter, each of which is worth twenty-two million dollars. The fact that there is only one known to exist makes it a genuine numismatic unicorn.
A staggering ten million dollars is the price tag attached to the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, which is exactly what it calls itself. Robert Scot, a well-known engraver, is responsible for the design of this coin, which is noted for its exquisiteness and limited availability.
In 2002, one of the few coins that survived was sold at an auction for a staggering $7.6 million, solidifying its position as one of the most sought-after coins in the annals of numismatic history. The small number of coins that survived are today very valuable.
Only fifteen of these items are known to exist, and even one of them sold at auction for an astounding $4.1 million. These items were produced in the 1830s as diplomatic presents.