The first silver dollar issued by the United States Mint, featuring Liberty with flowing hair on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. Only around 1,758 of these coins were minted, making them exceptionally rare and highly sought after.
Although over 445,000 of these $20 gold coins were minted, none were officially released for circulation due to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order prohibiting the hoarding of gold. However, a few specimens were illegally removed from the Mint, making them incredibly valuable and desirable among collectors.
This cent features the initials "V.D.B." on the reverse, representing the coin's designer, Victor David Brenner. Minted in San Francisco, this coin caused controversy due to the prominence of Brenner's initials, leading to their removal later in 1909. Examples with the initials are highly coveted by collectors.
Despite the date, the 1804 silver dollar was actually minted in the 1830s as diplomatic gifts for Asian dignitaries. Only a few originals were made, making them exceedingly rare and valuable. They are often referred to as the "King of American Coins."
Five Liberty Head nickels were supposedly minted in 1913, although they were not authorized by the U.S. Mint. Today, only five specimens are known to exist, with each commanding millions of dollars at auction.
Featuring a draped bust of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, this quarter is highly sought after by collectors due to its low mintage and historical significance.
Designed by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the 1907 High Relief Double Eagle is considered one of the most beautiful coins in American numismatic history. Its high relief design proved impractical for mass production, resulting in only a limited number being minted.
This error coin was created when a Mint employee inadvertently polished off the front leg of the buffalo on the reverse. Only a small number of these coins entered circulation before the error was discovered, making them highly collectible today.