A bicentennial quarter that is extremely rare has recently come to light, shocking the numismatic community with an incredible value of nearly $40 million USD.
This remarkable find highlights the fascinating world of numismatic treasures, where even common coins can fetch extraordinary prices.
Let's delve deeper into this fascinating world by examining the bicentennial quarter and five other coins that are worth more than $750,000.
Collectors seek out the 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent like a magnet.
For pennies, the United States Mint switched from copper to zinc-coated steel during WWII to help fund the war effort.
Because they were produced in such small quantities, these mistake coins are considered rare treasures.
A 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent, already a priceless numismatic artifact, gained more than $1.7 million at auction in 2010.