There are numerous rare and valuable coins, spanning various years and denominations, that are highly sought after by collectors. Here are some notable examples:
- 1849 Double Eagle Gold Coin: Considered the rarest and most valuable US coin, with only one specimen known to exist. It was minted in 1850 but bears the year 1849.
- Silver Flowing Hair Dollar (1794): The first dollar coin issued by the US federal government, it’s highly valued for its historical significance and rarity.
- 1933 Double Eagle Gold Coin: Although over 400,000 were minted, most were melted down. Only about 15 are believed to remain, making them incredibly valuable.
- 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon: Created by goldsmith Ephraim Brasher, this gold coin is highly sought after, with only a couple known to exist.
- 1804 Silver Dollar: Despite the name, these were minted in the 1830s. Only 15 are known to exist.
- 1913 Liberty Head Nickel: These nickels were produced without the approval of the US Mint, making them extremely rare. Only five are known to exist.
- 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin: Only three of these $5 gold coins are known to exist.
- 1907 Gold Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (High Relief): Less than 30 of these were produced due to the difficulty of striking the high relief design.
- 1944 Steel Wheat Penny: One of the most valuable US pennies, with a record sale of $408,000.
- 1943 Copper Wheat Penny: Very few of these are known to exist, and they are highly valuable, with a potential worth of up to $1,000,000.
- 1856 Flying Eagle Penny: Valued at around $25,000.
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent: Rare and highly collectible due to the removal of the designer’s initials partway through the year.
- 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Cent: One of the lowest mintage Lincoln cents.
- 1955 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse (DDO): A famous example of a doubled die error.
- 1969-S Lincoln Cent Doubled Die: A rare error coin, making it very valuable.
- 1964 D George Washington Quarter: Valuable due to the silver content and rarity, especially in high grades.
- 1965 MS67+ Washington Quarter: Rare due to limited mintage and few examples surviving in high condition.
- 1967 SMS Washington Quarter: Part of the Special Mint Sets, these are scarce in high grades.
- 1982 Washington Quarter: Scarce in mint state condition due to a halt in mint set production during that year.
- 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter: Extremely rare with a low mintage, making it one of the most valuable US quarters.
- 1932-D and 1932-S Washington Quarters: Key dates with very low mintages, making them highly collectible.
- 2004 Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter: An example of a valuable error coin.
- 1344 Edward III Gold Florin: Considered the rarest British coin, with only three known examples.
- 1971 2p New Pence Coin (Great Britain): A rare and valuable collectors’ item.
- 1972 Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar: Rare in mint condition, with values up to $800.
- 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar (Type 1): Collectible and can be worth $100 or more in uncirculated condition.
- 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollar: Exceptionally rare with only ten and five known to exist, respectively.
- Sacagawea and Presidential Dollars with Errors: Modern dollar coins with mint errors can fetch high prices.
Note: The value of these coins varies depending on their condition, rarity, and market demand. Always consult with a reputable coin dealer or numismatic expert for accurate valuations.
Why is the 1984 $1 coin rare?
Importantly, with the Maklouf portrait of the Queen introduced in 1985, the 1984 $1 is the only issued $1 bearing the Machin portrait. Thus, it is an utterly unique type in the Australian decimal series!