Finding a coin worth thousands of dollars is difficult, but this gas station attendant in Ohio proved that it is not impossible. In a small town in Ohio, in the United States, a gas station attendant’s shift went from routine to extraordinary. The reason was nothing less than a stroke of luck that made him the lucky owner of a 1964 Kennedy half-dollar coin that can be worth a fortune.
The employee, who prefers to remain anonymous, told the NCC News channel that his great find happened while he was counting tips.
Something caught his attention, it was a silver coin that was heavier than normal. Intrigued, he discovered that it was a 1964 coin, the first year it was minted after the death of former President Kennedy. At first, he thought about spending it, but he didn’t.
“I almost used it to buy lunch,” he said. ‘But something told me to keep it. It seemed too perfect,’ he said.
What is the 1964 Kennedy half-dollar coin like?
Although at first glance it might look like an ordinary coin, numismatics experts believe it to be an exceptionally valuable piece.
This is due to its impeccable condition and a rare minting error. It is suspected that it could be one of the few trial coins that the Philadelphia Mint accidentally released to the public in 1964, according to the aforementioned media outlet.
Roger Ellman, a numismatic historian with 30 years of experience, confirms this: “It is not just any coin,” he said.
“The surface, the quality of the minting and the specific mint error on the reverse suggest that this piece could be one of the ultra-rare variants that collectors have been searching for for decades. It is potentially worthy of a museum,” added the expert.
Finding a coin worth thousands of dollars is difficult, but this employee proved that it is not impossible.
The coin is now being evaluated to confirm its authenticity and value. It could then be auctioned, exhibited in a museum, or even donated to a historical society, all depending on the decision of the lucky finder.
