10 Rare Coins That Made People Millionaires Overnight

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1. 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

The first silver dollar issued by the United States Mint, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is rare and highly sought after by collectors. In 2013, one example sold for over $10 million, contributing to the wealth of its owner.

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2. 1933 Double Eagle

Considered one of the most famous and valuable coins in the world, the 1933 Double Eagle was never officially released for circulation. However, a few examples were illegally circulated, making them highly sought after by collectors. In 2002, one specimen sold for over $7.5 million.

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3. 1787 Brasher Doubloon

Minted by goldsmith Ephraim Brasher, the Brasher Doubloon is one of the earliest gold coins struck in the United States. In 2011, one example sold for over $7.4 million, contributing to the wealth of its owner.

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4. 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Despite the date on the coin, the 1804 Draped Bust Silver 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.

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5. 1913 Liberty Head Nickel

Only five 1913 Liberty Head Nickels are known to exist, making them incredibly rare and valuable. In 2018, one example sold for over $4.5 million, contributing to the wealth of its owner.

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6. 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar

The 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar is one of the rarest U.S. coins, with only nine known examples. In 2018, one example sold for over $1.5 million, contributing to the wealth of its owner.

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7. 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

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.

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8. 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

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.

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9. 1792 Birch Cent Pattern

The 1792 Birch Cent Pattern is one of the earliest known American coins and is extremely rare. In 2015, one example sold for over $2.5 million, contributing to the wealth of its owner.

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10. 2007-W $25 American Buffalo Gold Coin

This coin, minted in 2007, features the iconic American Buffalo design and was struck in 24-karat gold. It is highly prized by collectors for its purity and beauty and can be worth significant amounts depending on its condition and rarity.

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