5 U.S. cents sold for 3.1 million dollars

One of rare coins and more required in the U.S., five cents U.S., known as the "Liberty Head" that were in circulation in 1913, was sold at an auction in Chicago for 3.1 million dollars, has announced the agency UPI. This coin is especially appreciated by koleksionerët Numismatics, because so far there are only five known copies. Illegal jitney was reproduced in 1913, but soon after they were put into circulation, was officially discontinued their production.
 Coins "Liberty Head" has an unusual history. Collector George Walton North Carolina purchased in 1941 for $ 3,700. In 1962 he died in an air disaster and is found in the ruins of the precious coins, which along with his works was handed over to his family.

Walton's heirs have not given much importance collecting coins and medals for 40 years, which had dust cover, as long as the new owners discovered that the American Numismatic Association (American Numismatic Association) is seeking rare coins, which provides for a million dollars.

However, the current owners have not rushing to sell precious currency. Thus, coins highly sought "Liberty Head" "was sold at an auction organized by an auction house Thursday" Heritage "in Chicago in collaboration with Jeff Garrett and Larry Lee. The two new owners say they have made ​​a good deal. "It is good that currency can be bought at such a price," says Garrett