Valued at Nearly $40,000, This Iconic Bicentennial Quarter: Five More Valuable at More Than $120,000

An oversight in the minting process is what gives this quarter its exceptional value. 

Famous for its historical importance, the Bicentennial Quarter was struck in 1976 to commemorate the United States' 200th anniversary.  

There are very few of these quarters in circulation since they were struck on silver planchets meant for proof coins by mistake. 

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Collectors are willing to pay close to $40,000 for a Bicentennial Quarter that is in pristine shape and features this inaccuracy. 

These apartments are famous for their elaborate embellishments, which were created by the famous sculptor Hermon A. MacNeil. 

In excellent condition, the 1916 version—which features a naked Liberty figure—can fetch over $120,000 due to its unique charm. 

The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter, dating back to the birth of the US Mint, is an exquisite piece of numismatic history. 

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