Rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth Nearly $300 Million: 7 More Worth Over $69 Million USD
06 July 2024
1. In 1976, the US Mint accidentally created a rare bicentennial quarter with the letter D stamped on it, making it worth nearly $300 million.
2. This particular quarter is considered to be one of the most valuable coins in the world, and only seven others with a similar error have been found, each worth over $69 million USD.
3. The D on the quarter stands for Denver, indicating that it was minted in Denver, Colorado, making it even rarer and more valuable than other bicentennial quarters.
4. Experts believe that the accidental D stamp was caused by a mechanical error at the mint, making the coin even more unique and sought after by collectors.
5. The rarity and high value of this coin can also be attributed to the fact that only a limited number of quarters were minted for the bicentennial celebration, adding to its scarcity.
6. The first of these rare bicentennial quarters was discovered in 1990, and since then, only six other examples have been found, making them a highly coveted item in the numismatic world.
7. These valuable coins have been known to sell for millions at auctions, with one selling for $704,000 in 2018.
8. The record for the most expensive bicentennial quarter was set in 2004, with a coin selling for a staggering $7.4 million in an online auction.