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Do you notice anything different about this quarter? Believe it or not, this quarter sold on eBay for $35,000.

When we think of rare coins, usually we think of coins minted hundreds of years ago. However, that’s not the case with a few quarters from the 1970s. We’ve all got some spare change rattling around the couch or stored in a jar on top of the fridge, so how can we tell if we have a rare coin? Keep reading to find out!

In 2016, a 1970 quarter was listed on eBay for $35,000. At first glance, it might seem like one of those quirky things people do sometimes – list a random item online for a ridiculous amount of money just to see if anyone will actually buy it. After all, worth is determined by what someone will pay for something, right?