rare coin collectors

The $260K Million Bicentennial Quarter: A Rare Coin Still in Circulation

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There are a few coins within the collection of U.S. coins that have captured the eye of not only informal creditors but also professional collectors, most appreciably the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter. These coins were minted to mark the 200th anniversary of America’s independence and have sparked a great deal of hobby, speculation, and, once in a while, incredible claims. Claims of hundreds of thousands of greenbacks’ worth of cash were made on the Internet, which has stimulated a search for …

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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $862K – Still in Circulation!

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Certain coins are more than money they are unique treasures. Among these coins is the Strawberry Leaf penny, which stunned the world in 2009 when sold at auction for a whopping $862,000. This is not only an uncommon coin but also very distinctive, with only four existing. Let us find out what makes this penny so valuable and special. What Is the Strawberry Leaf Penny? The Strawberry Leaf penny is a one-cent penny that was made in 1792. It is …

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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $50K – Still in Circulation!

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In the realm of coin collecting, the 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent is among the most popular and coveted error coins ever produced. In it, a limited number of coins were struck with a skewed die, making the front lettering look doubled. Unlike minor coin errors, this error can easily be seen with the naked eye and, hence, is easy to detect as well as highly sought after. A mere 20,000 to 24,000 of these coins were put into circulation …

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