The most expensive coin ever sold is the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle , which fetched an astounding $18.9 million at auction in 2021.
Here are some of the other top contenders that have sold for significant amounts:
- 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar: This coin, believed to be the first silver dollar minted by the U.S. Mint, sold for $10 million in 2013.
- 1787 Brasher Doubloon: This early American gold coin, minted by goldsmith Ephraim Brasher, fetched $9.36 million at auction in 2021.
- 1822 Half Eagle ($5 Gold Coin): Only three of these are known to exist, with one selling for $8.4 million in 2021.
- 1804 Draped Bust Dollar: Despite not being minted in 1804, these coins were created later as diplomatic gifts and have become legendary collector’s items. One sold for $7.68 million in 2021.
- 1343 Edward III Florin: Also known as the “Double Leopard,” this rare medieval English gold coin is valued at around $6.8 million.
- 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar: This early Islamic coin, minted with gold from Arabia, fetched $6 million in 2019.
- 1913 Liberty Head Nickel: Only five of these illicitly minted nickels are known to exist, with one selling for $4.56 million in 2018.
- 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf: This massive 100 kg pure gold coin has a face value of $1 million and one sold for over $4 million in 2010.
- 1894-S Barber Dime: Only 24 were ever produced, and only 9 are known to survive. One sold for $1.99 million in 2016.
What’s the most valuable 1 coin?
2011 Edinburgh £1. Topping the list as the rarest £1 coin in circulation, the 2011 Edinburgh £1 was part of a series celebrating the UK’s capital cities.
What coin is worth $40,000?
PCGS values a 1966 Jefferson Nickel in MS66 FS as worth $40,000 and the reason is the grade (MS66) and the striking designation “Full Steps” or “FS”. The 1966 nickel is extremely rare when the steps are fully struck and in the grade MS66 it’s a registry quality coin.