Great treasures can still be found in your wallet or purse as there are still bills and coins in circulation and other collectibles worth millions of dollars on the auction market.
You don’t necessarily have to be an expert to know which currencies are quoted for thousands of dollars, It is enough to keep in mind three main characteristics: rarity, condition and demand in the market..
Small details in the printing and minting of coins can make them worth much more than their original denominationit is for that reason that we provide you with a list of the 10 American coins that could make you a millionaire if you have them in your wallet.
1972 Double Die Obverse Lincoln Memorial
During the minting of this coin the date “1972” and the letters “Liberty” were doubled, making this small detail on approximately 20,000 coins of a cent is currently quoted on the market for more than $325 dollars.
1955 Lincoln Penny Double Die
Both the date “1955” and the phrase “In God We Trust” were also doubled on this coin; it is believed that there were about 20,000 of these cents, but that only half of them exist and that In 2021 one was sold for $1,850.
1927-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle
In 2021, one of these coins sold for $3 million dollarswhat makes it so valuable is that it is one of the rarest in existence and is named after the designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
1913 Liberty Head Nickel
It is believed that only five coins of this type exist and that one of them was auctioned in 2018 for almost $4 million dollarswas designed by Charles E. Barber and the versions that are rare do not have the word “cents” since United States Mint officials did not add it.
1943-S Lincoln Wheat Penny
In 2012, One of these coins sold for $1 million dollarsits value is typical of the history behind the minting process, it is believed that these coins were accidentally produced with metal discs between 1942 and 1943.
Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar
During 2000, 10 million boxes of Cheerios were packaged with a 2000 Lincoln cent that was part of the U.S. Mint’s promotion for a new gold dollar with the face of a Sacagawea, which Currently they can cost between $5,500 to $25,000 dollars.
Flowing Hair Dollar
At an auction held In 2021, one of these coins was sold for $2,500 dollars It is believed that the Flowing Hair dollar was one of the first silver dollars issued by the United States government, although there are several versions; the 1795 dollar is believed to be one of the most valuable.
Morgan silver dollar
The value of this coin depends on its condition, it was minted between 1878-1904 and again in 1921 These Morgan silver dollars have sold for up to $1,805. and the uncirculated ones reach $300 dollars.
2004 D Wisconsin Quarter, very low sheet error
The erroneous version of this coin that makes it worth more than its face value is that it has an extra leaf on the left side of the corn that touches the cheese wheel. According to the story that is known about the minting process of this coin, the error was deliberately made by someone who played with the dice. In 2021, one sold for $152.
1894-S Barber Dime
This coin was designed by the artist and engraver Charles E. Barber, in 2016 one was auctioned for $2 million dollars, only 24 copies of these coins were manufactured and currently there are 9.
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