Rare Bicentennial QuarterWorth Nearly $35 Million and 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Worth Nearly $44 Million
06 July 2024
1. Two rare bicentennial quarters have recently sold at auction for record-breaking prices, with one worth nearly $35 million and the other nearly $44 million.
2. These bicentennial quarters were minted in 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of America's independence.
3. The 1976 bicentennial quarters are unique in that they feature a special design on the reverse side, showcasing the Liberty Bell and a colonial drummer.
4. Only a few hundred of these rare quarters were accidentally minted with a special mark, making them highly sought after by collectors.
5. The $35 million quarter, known as the Chester French Quarter, is considered to be the most valuable coin in the world.
6. It was named after its original owner, Jules Reiver, who kept it in pristine condition until his death in 2018.
7. The $44 million quarter, known as the Precious Quarters, was discovered in a roll of 1976 quarters and graded as almost perfect.
8. Its previous owner had purchased it for only $12,000 in 2006, making it one of the most profitable coin investments in history.