One such coin is the Bicentennial Quarter, minted in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Beyond its symbolic significance, one particular Bicentennial Quarter has carved a unique niche in the annals of coin collecting—a story of intrigue, treasure, and unexpected discovery.
The Bicentennial Quarter was part of a broader initiative by the United States Mint to celebrate America's bicentennial.
This design was a departure from the usual eagle motif, marking it as a distinct and cherished collector's item from the start.
The tale begins in the early 2000s when a California couple discovered an unusual Bicentennial Quarter in their possession.
The quarter appeared to be missing its clad layer—a manufacturing error where the copper-nickel clad layer was absent, leaving only the copper core exposed.
The absence of the clad layer turned out to be a stroke of incredible luck for the couple.