This rare nickel just sold for over $4.5 million—could your spare change be worth a fortune too?
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It may not look like much at first glance, but one small coin just made a massive splash in the world of collectibles.
A historic piece of American currency recently sold for millions at auction, drawing attention from collectors and enthusiasts everywhere.
And believe it or not, this isn’t the first time this tiny treasure has made headlines.
At just five known examples in existence, the 1913 Liberty Head nickel is the stuff of legends.
The specimen that recently sold is known as the Eliasberg nickel, named after famed collector Louis Eliasberg. Its "glittering mirror surface" and Proof 66 grade make it the most pristine of the bunch.
Back in 2018, it stunned the crowd at a Philadelphia auction when the gavel fell at $4.56 million—a number that still stands as the record price for this particular coin.
The origins of the 1913 Liberty nickel are still debated today.
In 1913, the Buffalo nickel replaced the Liberty Head design. So how did five Liberty nickels from end up in circulation?
Many believe they were secretly struck by Samuel W. Brown, a Philadelphia Mint employee and coin collector who later surfaced with all five coins in hand.
That cloak-and-dagger origin story only adds to the coin's allure.
The Eliasberg specimen has made auction history more than once.
In 1996, it became the first coin ever to sell for more than $1 million.
In 2018, its $4.56 million sale remains a defining moment in numismatic history.
The coin has even graced the cover of The 100 Greatest American Coins and made appearances at major exhibitions worldwide.
It’s not just this nickel that’s turning heads...
One small flaw on a Washington Quarter could earn you more than $18,000—have you checked yours lately?
And tucked away in everyday change, there’s a hidden coin that’s reportedly worth over $150,000—could it be sitting in your pocket right now?
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A historic piece of American currency recently sold for millions at auction, drawing attention from collectors and enthusiasts everywhere.
And believe it or not, this isn’t the first time this tiny treasure has made headlines.
At just five known examples in existence, the 1913 Liberty Head nickel is the stuff of legends.
The specimen that recently sold is known as the Eliasberg nickel, named after famed collector Louis Eliasberg. Its "glittering mirror surface" and Proof 66 grade make it the most pristine of the bunch.
A 1913 Liberty Head nickel sold for an astonishing $4.5 million at auction, highlighting its extreme rarity and desirability among collectors. Image source: @GRLCoins / YouTube
Back in 2018, it stunned the crowd at a Philadelphia auction when the gavel fell at $4.56 million—a number that still stands as the record price for this particular coin.
The origins of the 1913 Liberty nickel are still debated today.
In 1913, the Buffalo nickel replaced the Liberty Head design. So how did five Liberty nickels from end up in circulation?
Many believe they were secretly struck by Samuel W. Brown, a Philadelphia Mint employee and coin collector who later surfaced with all five coins in hand.
That cloak-and-dagger origin story only adds to the coin's allure.
The Eliasberg specimen has made auction history more than once.
In 1996, it became the first coin ever to sell for more than $1 million.
In 2018, its $4.56 million sale remains a defining moment in numismatic history.
The coin has even graced the cover of The 100 Greatest American Coins and made appearances at major exhibitions worldwide.
It’s not just this nickel that’s turning heads...
One small flaw on a Washington Quarter could earn you more than $18,000—have you checked yours lately?
And tucked away in everyday change, there’s a hidden coin that’s reportedly worth over $150,000—could it be sitting in your pocket right now?
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