Although quarters were introduced with the Mint Act of 1792, the first batch didn't roll out until 1796, bearing the 'Draped Bust' design. A portrait image of Liberty with long, flowing hair ...

Most of us handle change without a second thought. They’re more nuisance than necessity, but every so often, an ordinary-looking coin turns out to be worth a staggering sum. A number of rare U.S.

In 2015, an MS66-graded coin sold for $1,527,500. The 1796 draped bust half dollar earned its sixteenth star when Tennessee entered the union, and CoinCollecting.com estimated that only 40 coins ...

Why it’s rare: The first U.S. quarter ever minted with a very low production run. How to check: Look for the Draped Bust design, 1796 date, and an eagle that appears to have been designed by ...