One such coin making waves recently is the Bicentennial Quarter, a piece that has captured the fascination of collectors and investors alike.
A rare variant of this quarter is currently valued at nearly $175,000, setting a new benchmark in numismatic circles.
Here, we delve into the story of this extraordinary coin and explore five other rare coins that have amassed a collective worth of over $60 million USD.
The Bicentennial Quarter was minted in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States' independence.
Unlike regular quarters, these coins feature a special reverse design with a colonial drummer and a torch encircled by 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies.
The obverse still carries the familiar portrait of George Washington but with the dual date "1776-1976" instead of the usual single year.
The coin's pristine condition and its place in history as the beginning of U.S. silver dollar production make it a prized piece for collectors.