1913年的自由頭鎳，由於其有趣的歷史極為罕見，其表面具有閃閃發光的質量，增強了其價值。

這款極為受歡迎的鎳票僅為5美分，售價為五美分，在2018年的費城拍賣會上以驚人的456萬美元售出。

A FIVE-cent coin, arguably the most famous of American coins, had sold for a jaw-dropping $4.5 million at auction.

一枚五美分的硬幣，可以說是最著名的美國硬幣，在拍賣會上以450萬美元的價格賣出。

The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, extremely rare due to its intriguing history, is littering quality to its surface.

1913年的自由頭鎳由於其有趣的歷史極為罕見，它的質量散落在其​​表面上。

The extremely sought-after and highly prized nickel, with a face value of just five cents, sold for an astounding $4.56 million at an auction in Philadelphia in 2018.

這款極為受歡迎的鎳票僅為5美分，售價為五美分，在2018年的費城拍賣會上以驚人的456萬美元售出。

It boasts a high grading of Proof 66 and features a "glittering mirror surface," according to the PCGS listing, and is the only specimen with this desirable characteristic.

根據PCGS上市，它具有高度的證明66，並具有“閃閃發光的鏡面”，並且是唯一具有這種理想特徵的標本。

Considered a "national treasure," the nickel was pictured on the cover of the second edition of The 100 Greatest American Coins and has been seen by more people and has been featured in more exhibitions than any other coin.

被認為是“國寶”，鎳是第二版《美國最偉大的硬幣》的封面上的照片，並被更多的人看到，並且在展覽中比其他任何硬幣都有更多的展覽。

The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, just one of five in existence, is the finest of the series.

1913年的自由主義者鎳，只有五個現有的鎳是該系列中最好的。

It is the Eliasberg specimen, named after famed collector Louis Eliasberg - an early owner of the coin.

它是Eliasberg的標本，以著名的收藏家路易斯·埃里亞斯伯格（Louis Eliasberg）的名字命名，這是硬幣的早期所有者。

Each of the five 1913 Liberty Head nickels has a unique story and is named after an early owner, including Olsen, Norweb, Walton, and McDermott.

1913年的五個自由頭鎳中的每一個都有一個獨特的故事，並以早期所有者的名字命名，其中包括奧爾森，諾威布，沃爾頓和麥克德莫特。

Two of the specimens are currently held in museums, while the other three remain in private collections.

目前有兩個標本在博物館中舉行，而其他三個標本仍留在私人收藏中。

HISTORICAL MARVEL

歷史奇蹟

These nickels are extremely rare due to their intriguing history.

由於它們的歷史有趣，這些鎳極為罕見。

In 1913, the US Mint replaced the Liberty Head nickel design with the Indian Head nickel, also known as the Buffalo nickel.

1913年，美國造幣廠用印度頭鎳（也稱為水牛鎳鎳）取代了自由頭鎳設計。

However, five 1913 Liberty Head nickels surfaced, raising questions about their origin.

但是，五個1913年的自由頭鎳浮出水面，引發了對其起源的疑問。

Many believe that the coins were struck illegally by Samuel W. Brown, an established coin collector who lived in Philadelphia and worked at the Mint.

許多人認為，硬幣塞繆爾·W·布朗（Samuel W.

The nickels quickly became a hot topic among the collecting community and have exponentially gained value.

鎳很快成為收藏社區中的熱門話題，並取得了成倍的價值。

In 1996, the Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head nickel became the first coin to sell for over $1 million.

1996年，Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head Nickel成為第一批以超過100萬美元的價格出售的硬幣。

Its $4.56 million auction price in 2018 was also record-breaking, marking the highest price ever paid for a 1913 Liberty Head nickel at a public auction.

其2018年的456萬美元拍賣價格也令人震驚，這標誌著1913年在公開拍賣中獲得1913年Liberty Head Nickel的最高價格。

COIN CRAZE

硬幣熱潮

Many other coins have sold for far more than their face value because they possess characteristics deemed as highly valuable by collectors.

許多其他硬幣的售價遠遠超過其面值，因為它們具有收藏家認為高度有價值的特徵。

For example, a 1796 B-2 Quarter Dollar sold for over $1.7 million at auction.

例如，拍賣會以超過170萬美元的價格售出了1796年的B-2四分之一美元。

The quarter, highly graded at MS64 and featuring a special B-2 die pairing, was bought for a whopping $1.74 million - nearly seven million times its $0.25 face value.

該季度在MS64上高度分級，並具有特殊的B -2模具配對，以高達174萬美元的價格購買，近700萬美元的面值倍。

The year that the coin was minted also significantly contributes to its rarity.

硬幣被鑄造的那一年也大大促成了其稀有性。

1796 was the first year of issue for the quarter dollar and only about 6,000 were minted, with minimal examples surviving today.

1796年是四分之一美元發行的第一年，只有大約6,000人被鑄造出來，今天的例子最少。

Additionally, the quarter design that sold for $1.74 million was only minted in 1796.

此外，以174萬美元的價格售出的季度設計僅在1796年才鑄造。

The Draped Bust design on the obverse and Small Eagle on the reverse were changed the following year.

次年在正面的披肩設計和背面的小鷹隊上進行了更改。

Check out these other coins worth a pretty penny.

查看其他值得一分錢的硬幣。

Your penny could be worth $240,000 - look for a certain date and material.

您的便士可能價值240,000美元 - 尋找一定的日期和材料。

Plus, a dime still in circulation could be worth $45,600 at auction – check your pockets now.

另外，在拍賣會上仍然可以流通的一毛錢價值$ 45,600 - 現在檢查您的口袋。