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Rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $2.2 Billion Still Found in Circulation

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To all of us, quarters are just plain change that we spend at the grocery store, laundromat, or parking meter. But imagine if the coin clinking in your pocket is worth more than a luxury estate, more than a private airplane, or even more than a winning lottery ticket? This is the intriguing reality of the Bicentennial Quarter, one of the most discussed collector coins in the history of American numismatics. Certain scarce releases of this commemorative quarter have sold …

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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $121 Million Could Still Be Found Today

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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $121 Million Could Still Be Found Today

What Is a Lincoln Wheat Penny? The $121 Million Claim — Why It’s Likely False Several recent online articles (blogs, coin‑websites, etc.) have claimed that a Lincoln Wheat Penny is or may be worth $121 million and still in circulation. However: So far, “$121 million” seems to be a myth or exaggeration, likely fueled by clickbait articles or speculation. No trustworthy numismatic authority supports that valuation. See detailed data below. What Are the Highest Documented Sale Prices? Here are some …

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