Most Expensive Coin Ever Sold + Top 10 Most Valuable Coins (2024)

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Most Expensive Coin Ever Sold + Top 10 Most Valuable Coins? ›

The most expensive coin in the world is the 1933 “Saint Gaudens” Double Eagle, which sold in June 2021 for a whopping $18,872,250. Yes, that's nearly nineteen million dollars for a single coin. The 1933 Double Eagle was auctioned by Sotheby's on behalf of private collector Stuart Weitzman.

The most expensive coin in the world is the 1933 “Saint Gaudens” Double Eagle, which sold in June 2021 for a whopping $18,872,250. Yes, that's nearly nineteen million dollars for a single coin. The 1933 Double Eagle was auctioned by Sotheby's on behalf of private collector Stuart Weitzman.

1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny. Now we're getting into some serious money. The 1943 Bronze Lincoln penny has gone for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it could go for as much as $1 million in perfect shape, according to Urban Aunty — as long as it's missing a mint mark (and thus from Philadelphia).

With just one coin currently in existence, the gold 1849 Double Eagle is considered the rarest and most valuable coin in US history.

With a limited mintage of just 6,738, the 1804 Bust quarter is a numismatic rarity and one of the most valuable US quarters — a truly coveted treasure for collectors. In circulated conditions, this coin is worth between $2800 and $75000, while coins in uncirculated condition have sold for almost $500,000.

What is the rarest dollar coin? ›

In many respects, the Sacagawea dollar is a rare coin. The fact that it features a woman, alone, makes it one of very few such coins in the United States. However, the Sacagawea dollar coin is also rare because of its scarcity. Only 71 billion Sacagawea coins have been minted, and this is far fewer than other coins.

Of the three the 1982 no mint mark is slightly scarcer than the other two. But the 1982 D 3.11 gm SMALL DATE is extremely rare. So far only two specimens have been found, and have sold at auction for close to $35,000.

Most 1965 quarters are worth $1 or less, but specimens graded MS67 or higher by a certified coin grader can sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars at auction.

The 1877 Indian Head Penny is considered the rarest date due to the economic hardship of the time, making it extremely rare to find one in uncirculated condition and even more remarkable to find in its original copper-red color.

Currently, with the exception of the one sold on July 30, 2002, 1933 double eagle coins cannot be the legal possession of any member of the public, as they were never issued and hence remain the property of the United States government.

The oldest coin still in circulation is the 10-centimes coin, produced by Federal Mint Swissmint (Switzerland) since 1879. The 10 centimes coins minted from 1879 onwards have had the same composition, size, design and are still legal tender and found in circulation.

1849 Double Eagle Gold Coin

The 1849 Double Eagle is currently the rarest and most valuable coin in the world, with an estimated value of around $20 million.

Coins such as ancient Roman Denarii, Greek Drachma, Chinese Cash coins, and Spanish Reales are all examples of old foreign coins that draw the interest of collectors worldwide. Particularly rare or well-preserved specimens, or those associated with significant historical events or figures, can be of significant value.