Why in the world can't something like this happen to me? Just 1 time is all that I ask.
A rare 1776 Continental dollar that was bought at a French flea market for less than $1 is worth nearly $100,000.
The coin was purchased by a person who has remained anonymous to this point for 56 cents in June 2018, according to a statement from Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS), which graded the coin.
"The seller had a cookie box full of coins and medals for sale and, while the buyer was looking through it, the seller pulled out another box of coins with this coin on top," PCGS wrote in the statement. "The buyer unfamiliar with this piece asked a price, and the seller said 50 [Euro] cents. The coin was purchased, and the new owner later Googled 'Continental Currency' and '1776' to discover what he had.
(https://www.foxnews.com/science/1776-continental-dollar-bought-flea-market-56-cents-worth-nearly-100g)
Grading in the Paris office for PCGS is always a thrill. The submissions in Europe always trend to yielding treasures not often seen. The last grading event in Paris left seasoned graders blown away with one of these discoveries. In a single coin submission sat a 1776 Continental Currency Dollar, a coin that is highly treasured and not often seen. What made this coin special was it was found in a junk box for 50 cents euro.
One of the greatest joys in the hobby of numismatics is the thrill of the hunt – the hope of winning the numismatic lottery with one lucky discovery. For one lucky person in France, that dream did come true. Discoveries like this enchant the hobby and continue that dream of what is left in the wild yet to be discovered. PCGS is thrilled to help collectors obtain the full value of their treasures and be a part of this wonderful discovery.
(https://www.pcgs.com/news/pcgs-paris-office-certifies-1776-continental-dollar)
What a cool story. It gives me hope. I WILL keep seeking!
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
A rare 1776 Continental dollar that was bought at a French flea market for less than $1 is worth nearly $100,000.
The coin was purchased by a person who has remained anonymous to this point for 56 cents in June 2018, according to a statement from Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS), which graded the coin.
"The seller had a cookie box full of coins and medals for sale and, while the buyer was looking through it, the seller pulled out another box of coins with this coin on top," PCGS wrote in the statement. "The buyer unfamiliar with this piece asked a price, and the seller said 50 [Euro] cents. The coin was purchased, and the new owner later Googled 'Continental Currency' and '1776' to discover what he had.
(https://www.foxnews.com/science/1776-continental-dollar-bought-flea-market-56-cents-worth-nearly-100g)
Grading in the Paris office for PCGS is always a thrill. The submissions in Europe always trend to yielding treasures not often seen. The last grading event in Paris left seasoned graders blown away with one of these discoveries. In a single coin submission sat a 1776 Continental Currency Dollar, a coin that is highly treasured and not often seen. What made this coin special was it was found in a junk box for 50 cents euro.
One of the greatest joys in the hobby of numismatics is the thrill of the hunt – the hope of winning the numismatic lottery with one lucky discovery. For one lucky person in France, that dream did come true. Discoveries like this enchant the hobby and continue that dream of what is left in the wild yet to be discovered. PCGS is thrilled to help collectors obtain the full value of their treasures and be a part of this wonderful discovery.
(https://www.pcgs.com/news/pcgs-paris-office-certifies-1776-continental-dollar)
What a cool story. It gives me hope. I WILL keep seeking!
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt