More than just appreciation of history and beauty, coin collecting provides the thrill of finding coins worth far more than their nominal value. Among these jewels, some stand out particularly those struck during America’s Bicentennial year. Although many people know of the typical Bicentennial quarters, few are aware of the uncommon ones with amazing pricing. … Read more
Rare Bicentennial Quarter: Commemorative coin the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter is to mark the 200-year anniversary of American freedom. Though millions of these coins have been minted by the U.S. Mint over time some are rare and have become quite valuable. Some of these coins have been sold for small fortunes due to unique minting mistakes … Read more
For treasure seekers, rare coins and dimes usually excite. The numismatic world values these coins greatly, and they can fetch enormous sums of money on sale. These coins or dimes communicate stories of bygone times rather than only bits of metal. At auction, such rare coins may bring in millions of dollars. These dimes are … Read more
Collectors searching for rare coins can hop back a few decades to the age of disco music and leisure suits, not have to search back a century or more for them. With the most expensive coins valued in five figures, certain U.S. coins from the 1970s might get you a lot of money on the … Read more
People of a particular generation may recall the year-long bicentennial celebration of 1976, when the United States celebrated its 200th birthday and the nation was somewhat drowning in bicentennial trinkets, collectibles, souvenirs and various other items to spend money on. To honor the occasion, the U.S. Mint also created a set of bicentennial quarters; many … Read more