Uncovering buried riches is an utterly seductive sensation in the world of rare coin collecting. Amazing discoveries have been made in numismatics, the study and collecting of coins, with some pieces commanding mind-boggling sums.
A rare Bicentennial Quarter recently made headlines when it fetched over $50 million at auction, demonstrating the immense value that some coins may have.
Here we will explore the intriguing history of this remarkable Bicentennial Quarter and present six other coins, each with a value of over $400,000 USD, that showcase the charm and curiosity of numismatic treasures.
Rich in History and Worth More Than $750,000 in Gems: The Bicentennial Quarter It is a numismatic unicorn as there is only ever going to be one of them.
A Floating Hair Silver Dollar from 1794: A Priceless Icon Worth $10 Million Suppose you could handle an artifact that dated all the way back to 1794 that is part of American history.
One of the handful that made it through the era sold for an astounding $7.6 million at auction in 2002, solidifying its place as one of the most sought-after coins in numismatic history, and the value of the others has only increased since then.
Only fifteen of them were made in the 1830s and given as diplomatic presents; one of them sold for an astounding $4.1 million.
The ever-present fascination in rare coins is shown by the recent sale of the Bicentennial Quarter for approximately $50 million. American numismatic history is on display with coins such as the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar and the 1792 Birch Cent.
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