The hobby of collecting coins is not just a hobby, but sometimes it is no less than a treasure. Some coins are so rare and priceless that they are worth crores. One such famous coin is the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, which is said to be worth about 51 million dollars!
Now you must be thinking – how can a 25 cent coin be so valuable? Let us know about 6 such rare and priceless coins which have become the wish of every collector.
1. Bicentennial Quarter (1976)
In 1976, a special quarter (25 cent coin) was issued on the occasion of America’s 200th anniversary. Instead of the commonly seen eagle, it had a picture of a drummer boy.
Although millions of such coins were made, there were some special editions that were either made in a special way by mistake or were issued in very limited quantities. If such a rare coin is found in a brand new condition, then its price can go up to 51 million dollars. Its specialty is- historical importance, a unique mistake in minting and its being in perfect condition.
2. Flowing Hair Silver Dollar (1794)
This coin was the first silver dollar in America that was officially made. It has a picture of Lady Liberty’s long hair and it was made of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Very few specimens of this are available today and due to its historical importance, its price is more than **10 million dollars**.
3. Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (1933)**
This is a gold coin, which was made in 1933 but not put on sale to the general public. The rules for owning gold in America had changed at that time and such coins were ordered to be melted.
Still some coins survived. One of these was sold legally in an auction for more than **18 million dollars**, and today it is one of the most expensive coins sold.
4. Liberty Head Nickel (1913)
This coin is a mystery because it was not supposed to be officially made. Its design was discontinued in 1912, but somehow 5 coins of it were made in 1913.
How and why it was made, no one knows till date. Due to this mystery, its price has increased to more than 4 million dollars.
5. Draped Bust Silver Dollar (1804)
The coin appears to have been produced in 1804, but in fact, it was produced in the 1830s as a diplomatic token. It was utilized to greet foreign ambassadors.
Today, there are only 15 replicas of it, and its price is more than 3 million dollars.
6. Copper Penny (1943)
In World War II in 1943, America began producing pennies (1 cent coins) out of steel to conserve copper. However, inadvertently, some coins were produced using old copper blanks.
One such coin was auctioned off at a price of 1.7 million dollars.
It is otherwise a regular coin, but its error is its biggest uniqueness.
Table: A glimpse of these coins
| Coin Name | Estimated Value | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Bicentennial Quarter (1976) | $51 million | Rare mint error, historic design |
| Flowing Hair Dollar (1794) | $10+ million | First silver dollar ever minted |
| Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (1933) | $18+ million | Gold coin, never officially circulated |
| Liberty Head Nickel (1913) | $4+ million | Only 5 known to exist |
| Draped Bust Dollar (1804) | $3+ million | Minted later, dated 1804 |
| Copper Penny (1943) | $1.7 million | Error coin, made of copper |
Why are coins so precious?
These coins are not only precious because of the metal value, but also due to their historical importance, rarity, and **personal stories. These coins are bits of history which you can hold in your hand. They are a matter of luck to find them, and sometimes this luck can turn you into a millionaire
FAQs
Q.Why is the Bicentennial Quarter so valuable?
A: It is very rare, has a mint mistake and is in mint condition.
Q.How many 1913 Liberty Nickels are left?
A.A: There are only 5 coins in the world
