In 1976, the US issued special bicentennial coins to celebrate its 200th Independence anniversary. The most special of these is the Bicentennial quarter, which is known for its unique design and historical significance. Although millions of these coins were minted, some rare editions have become so valuable that their price has reached $5 million! Do … Read more
When America turned 200 years old in 1976, the United States Mint celebrated by producing special designs on the quarter, half dollar, and dollar coins. The Bicentennial quarter showing colonial drummer Jack Ahr’s reverse design and the dual date “1776-1976″—was one of the most widely minted and recognized commemorative coins in American history, with more … Read more
The Bicentennial Quarter, coined in 1975 and 1976, is a once-in-a-numismatic-lifetime experience. Commemorating American independence with 200 years of freedom, the Bicentennial Quarter has a tale to tell way beyond its face value of 25 cents. In this comprehensive guide, discover five of the most valuable and fascinating Bicentennial Quarters that could easily turn your … Read more
Introduction: Coin collecting is not only a hobby but also a very profitable investment. Five rare dimes and a bicentennial quarter, among the most valuable coins ever to have been found, have stunned the numismatic world with their record-breaking $12 million appraisal each. The coins are highly valued for their rarity, minting flaws, and historic … Read more
Collecting old coins is not just a hobby, but it can also be a great investment. Some rare coins can fetch millions of dollars. In particular, some rare dimes and bicentennial coins are so rare and valuable that they have been valued at up to $450 million. If you have one of these coins, you … Read more
Introduction Coin hobbyists and collectors are constantly in search of great coins that may appear in pocket change. A treasure among coins is the Bicentennial Quarter, which is a limited edition coin made available in 1976 as part of America’s celebration of its 200th anniversary of independence. Though most of these quarters are only 25 … Read more
The 2 Rare Dimes and a Bicentennial Quarter: Unveiling $19 Million in Hidden Value are the hottest topics among American collectors. This is because, in coins, rarity is only a tiny part of a living collection of history and art. There are many coins out there that present themselves as mere ordinary pieces of money … Read more
Bicentennial Quarters So you get home after work and empty your pockets for some spare change–only to find one quarter looking a little different. Hence, where there should have been an eagle, the colonial drummer boy appeared emblazoned on the reverse. The Bicentennial quarter, minted to celebrate America’s 200th birthday. But could that ordinary-looking coin … Read more
Coin collecting is not just about appreciating history and beauty, but it also involves the thrill of finding rare coins that are worth far more than their face value. Some of the quarter coins issued in the US Bicentennial year (1976) are extremely rare and valuable. Some of these can be worth thousands of dollars … Read more
As far as this far-off coin collection goes, those pennies rusting in your jar might actually be worth something. Really worth something. In what must have coin collectors scrambling through their collections and the average American rummaging in the depths of their couches, a few rare Bicentennial quarters have fetched sums too outrageous to ignore. … Read more