While most collectors collect for the love of history, the top tier of numismatics involves sums of money that rival fine art. Here are a few of the most valuable coins ever sold at auction.
The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar
Believed to be the very first silver dollar struck by the United States Mint, a pristine example of this coin sold for over 10 million dollars in 2013, holding the record for the most expensive coin ever sold for several years.
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
This US gold coin was struck during the Great Depression but never officially circulated as the government ordered them melted down. The only legally privately owned example sold for a staggering 18.9 million dollars in 2021.
The Brasher Doubloon
Minted privately by Ephraim Brasher in 1787, this gold coin is a legendary piece of early American history. High-grade examples have sold for nearly 10 million dollars.