$500,000 Bicentennial Quarter Shock: Rare 1976 Error Sells for Half-Million in LA!

🗞 BREAKING AUCTION NEWS:
A stunning 1976 Bicentennial Quarter just sold for $500,000 at a rare coin auction in Los Angeles—making it one of the most valuable modern U.S. quarters ever recorded.

At CoinVerse, we’ve uncovered exclusive details behind this once-in-a-lifetime minting blunder that turned an ordinary 25¢ coin into a half-million-dollar treasure.

🔍 Why It’s Worth $500,000

1️⃣ The “Double Drummer” Error

• Double-Struck with a Twist: A dramatic die misalignment caused the quarter to be struck twice—creating a ghost-like second image of the drummer boy at a 30° angle.
• Mesmerizing Design: The overlapping details form a surreal, museum-worthy appearance.
• One-of-a-Kind: Only one example in this condition is certified by PCGS.

2️⃣ Record-Breaking Sale

• 🏛 Auction House: Legend Numismatics (Los Angeles)
• 💰 Final Price: $500,000 (January 2025)
• 📈 Previous Record: A 1976-S silver proof quarter sold for $125,000 in 2023

3️⃣ How the Error Happened

• A mechanical glitch at the Philadelphia Mint caused the coin to stick to the die and shift before a second strike, creating this dramatic visual error.

🕵️‍♂️ How to Spot One

Step 1: Check These Signs

✅ Blurry or Doubled Design on the drummer boy (reverse)
✅ Rotated Strike — second image at a clear 30° angle
✅ Raised Flow Lines from the intense metal compression

Step 2: Confirm It’s a Bicentennial

🔎 It must be dated 1776–1976.

Step 3: Get It Certified

🧾 Submit to PCGS or NGC—without authentication, it won’t sell big.

⚠️ What To Do If You Find One

1️⃣ Never Clean It – Even touching it could drop the value by $100,000
2️⃣ Use Archival Holders – Avoid cheap PVC flips
3️⃣ Contact a Major Auction House – Try Heritage Auctions or Stack’s Bowers

📊 Why This Coin Could Be Worth Even More

🚀 Modern mint errors have surged in value—up 600% since 2020
💎 Serious collectors are paying premiums for unique mistakes
🏛 Museums may bid—this is a true piece of American minting history

🎯 Final Tip: Always Check Your Change!

Every Bicentennial quarter could be a hidden fortune. Errors like these often go unnoticed in circulation.

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