How 8 Rare Dimes and a Bicentennial Quarter Could Be Worth $470 Million Today

1. Steel Penny

There were a few pennies which were minted in 1944 and accidentally struck on steel plates, making them as much of a treasure as the 1943 copper error. Quite often the prices go above a million dollars for such pieces. Such pieces turn into legends in the world of numismatics.

2. Double Die Penny

The most famous error with this coin, however, is the 1955 Double Die Penny because it has a unique date and words, which are both doubled. Everybody knows about this coin, and it is very expensive to purchase. A coin in good condition can be worth nearly $25,000.

3. Proof Quarter

I’m talking about the proof Washington quarter of 70 S. This is actually history, as it was struck not copper-nickel, but silver plate, and was not intended to be struck that way. This blunder would ultimately sell for more than $300,000 at auction.

4. Copper Penny

In an effort to save copper for the war effort during World War II, the mint began making pennies from steel. Then again, copper plates went accidentally into production, producing the 1943 copper penny. Such coins are now supposedly priceless. One such coin was sold for $1.7 million.

5. Steel Penny

Minting quite a few 1944 pennies from steel during the 1943 copper blunder: This steely is also precious, usually costing over a million dollars. This is what has made them legends among numismatists.

6. Double Die Penny

One of this coin’s most stand-out errors-visible doubling on the date and words-is that of an obvious 1955 Double Die Penny. A coin easily recognized and enormously valuable. Around $25,000 will buy this coin in good condition.

7. Proof Quarter

Accidental masterpiece this is the 1970-S Proof Washington Quarter. Minted by accident on silver plate, this piece is typically minted on copper-nickel. To date, this error has resulted in an auction price exceeding $300,000.

8. Wisconsin Quarter

Mistakes sometimes can be considered as art. An extra leaf on a corn plant is what the 2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter “Extra Leaf” error coin represents. Condition allowing, these coins can get collectors $500.

Bicentennial Quarter

The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter is not an extraordinary coin; however, there are some rarities with different minting configurations that lend themselves to extreme unpopularity.These rare types are alleged – without much substantiation – to be worth as much as $470 million. Surely, the specifics about these coins are not very clear or perhaps even reminds one that sometimes they are found in the most unlikeliest nook or cranny.

Conclusion

Such coins-webs are suspicious treasures for collectors: they have historical importance, they are rare and/or error coins. So the next time you dig into your coins, remember; it could be hiding in your pocket-a coin worth millions!

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