This extraordinary find highlights the significance of rare coin collecting and the substantial value that certain coins can hold.
Alongside this remarkable bicentennial quarter, there are three more coins worth over $50 million each, further underscoring the lucrative potential of coin collecting.
The United States Mint issued the bicentennial quarter in 1975-1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence.
Featuring a special reverse design with a colonial drummer and a torch encircled by thirteen stars, these quarters were minted in large quantities for general circulation.
The bicentennial quarter valued at nearly $29 million stands out due to its rarity and condition.
This particular coin was discovered to be a prototype struck in 1975 using a unique combination of metals, giving it a distinct appearance and weight.
Additionally, it features a rare error with doubled die obverse, where the image on the front of the coin appears twice due to a misalignment during striking.