This might seem like a scene from a fairy tale, but for some lucky individuals, it’s a reality.
We're talking about a specific and rare quarter that has caught the eyes of collectors and numismatists around the globe, driving its value up to an astonishing $95,000.
The quarter in question is the 1970-S Proof Washington quarter.
To the untrained eye, it may appear as just another piece of small change, but this particular coin has an intriguing history and unique features that make it extraordinarily valuable.
The key to the quarter's worth lies in its proof status and a peculiar minting error.
Proof coins are specially made for collectors, struck with a higher quality process than regular coins.
The 1970-S Proof quarters were minted at the San Francisco Mint, hence the 'S' mint mark.