9 Rare Dime and Rare Bicentennial Quarter Coin Discoveries That Made Ordinary People Rich– Worth Over $35 Million Each
06 July 2024
1. An ordinary coin collection turned into a multimillion-dollar fortune with the discovery of a rare 1894 dime that sold for over $1.3 million.
2. A highly coveted 1943 bronze Lincoln penny was found by a 16-year-old high school student, making him an instant millionaire.
3. A rare bicentennial quarter from 1976, with a misaligned mintmark, was sold for $14,000, making its owner significantly wealthier.
4. One lucky man discovered an 1804 silver dollar, considered the king of U.S. coins, and sold it for $4.1 million at an auction.
5. In 2018, a 1943 hidden treasure of rare coins, including a 1943 copper cent, was discovered in a 1930s brownstone and valued at $3 million.
6. A common-looking 1913 Liberty Head nickel was sold for over $4 million, making it one of the most expensive coins in the world.
7. The discovery of a 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, the first-ever U.S. minted dollar coin, brought in a record-breaking $10 million at an auction.
8. A junk store owner became a millionaire overnight after purchasing a 1873-CC No Arrows 10 cent coin for $15 at a local yard sale.
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