1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar – The First of Its Kind This was the first dollar coin issued by the U.S. federal government. One of these sold for over $10 million at auction due to its historical significance and near-perfect condition.
1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle – Illegal Yet Pricele Although 445,500 were minted, nearly all were melted down. Just a few survived, and one fetched a jaw-dropping $18.9 million in 2021, making it the most valuable U.S. coin ever sold.
1913 Liberty Head Nickel – Only 5 in Existence A coin shrouded in mystery, only five are known to exist. These elusive nickels can sell for $3–5 million each, thanks to their rarity and backstory.
1804 Draped Bust Dollar – “The King of American Coins” Though dated 1804, most were struck in the 1830s as diplomatic gifts. Its scarcity and intrigue have driven values to over $4 million per coin.
1894-S Barber Dime – The $2 Million Dime Only 24 were ever minted, and fewer than 10 are known today. One of these dimes sold for nearly $2 million, making it one of the most expensive dimes in the world.
2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf – Literally Worth Its Weight in Gold Made from 100 kg of 99.999% pure gold, this Canadian coin was originally valued at $1 million CAD but has sold for over $4 million USD, depending on gold prices.
1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent – A Copper Coin That Shouldn't Exist Due to a minting error during WWII, a few pennies were struck in bronze instead of steel. These "mistake" pennies have sold for up to $1.7 million.