1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar – $10 Million Widely believed to be the first silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint, this coin is a cornerstone of American numismatics. In 2013, one sold for a staggering $10 million, making it the most expensive coin ever sold at auction.
1933 Double Eagle – $18.9 Million Originally intended for circulation, nearly all 1933 Double Eagles were melted down during the Great Depression. One of the few that survived legally sold at Sotheby’s in 2021 for an astonishing $18.9 million.
1787 Brasher Doubloon – $9.36 Million Ephraim Brasher, a New York City goldsmith, privately minted this gold coin before the U.S. Mint existed. One example fetched $9.36 million in 2021, prized for both rarity and historical significance.
1913 Liberty Head Nickel – $4.56 Million Only five are known to exist. Once the center of intrigue and controversy, one of these nickels sold in 2018 for $4.56 million. Its mysterious origin and limited supply make it extremely valuable.
1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar – $7.68 Million Known as the "King of American Coins," this silver dollar was struck in the 1830s for diplomatic gifts, despite the 1804 date. One specimen sold for $7.68 million in 2021.
1343 Edward III Florin – $6.8 Million Only three are known to exist of this medieval English gold coin. Struck during Edward III’s reign, it’s one of the rarest and most expensive coins from the UK, last sold for over $6.8 million.
1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin – $8.4 Million Only three are known today, and only one is in private hands. This $5 gold coin from 1822 sold at auction for $8.4 million in 2021, making it one of the rarest U.S. gold coins ever.
2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf – $4.02 Million Weighing 100 kilograms and made of 99.999% pure gold, this coin was originally a promotional piece. One was sold for $4.02 million, driven by both its gold content and rarity.