This $20 gold coin was minted during the California Gold Rush era. Only a few examples are known to exist, and they are highly sought after by collectors. In 2021, one example sold for over $18 million, making it one of the most valuable coins ever.
The first silver dollar coin issued by the United States Mint in 1794. Only a small number were minted, and surviving examples are extremely rare. In 2013, one specimen sold for over $10 million at auction.
Considered one of the most famous and valuable coins in the world, the 1933 Double Eagle was never officially released for circulation due to changes in US currency laws. However, a few examples were illegally circulated, making them highly sought after by collectors. One specimen sold for over $7 million in 2002.
Despite the date on the coin, the 1804 Draped Bust Dollar was actually minted several years later as part of diplomatic gifts to foreign dignitaries. Only 15 known examples exist, and they are among the rarest and most valuable US coins. In 1999, one specimen sold for over $4 million.
Minted by Ephraim Brasher in 1787, the Brasher Doubloon is one of the earliest gold coins struck in the United States. Only a handful of specimens are known to exist, and they are highly prized by collectors. In 2011, one example sold for over $7 million.
The first large cent coin issued by the United States Mint in 1793. Fewer than 200 examples are believed to exist today, and they are highly sought after by collectors of early American coins. In 2012, one example sold for over $1 million.
Similar to the 1933 Double Eagle mentioned earlier, the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was also never officially released for circulation. However, a few examples were illegally circulated and subsequently confiscated by the US government. One specimen sold for over $7 million in 2002.
Minted for only a brief period, the 1796 Draped Bust Quarter is one of the rarest and most valuable early American coins. Surviving examples are highly prized by collectors, with one specimen selling for over $1 million in 2008.
The 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is known for its high relief design and artistic beauty. Only a small number of high relief examples were minted before the design was modified for practical reasons. In 2002, one example sold for over $8 million.
One of the earliest coins struck by the United States Mint, the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime is exceedingly rare and valuable. Only a few dozen examples are known to exist, with one specimen selling for over $1 million in 2019.