29 of the Most Valuable Coins Ever Minted — 9 Are Worth Over $1 Million
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A single coin can be worth a lot of money — a pretty penny, one might say — if it’s rare and has enough historical significance.
Here, GOBankingRates looks at 29 of the most valuable coins ever minted, according to CoinTrackers.com and Urban Aunty. See if you have any among your coin collection.
29. 1883 Liberty Head Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $114K
CoinTrackers.com says the ballpark value of an 1883 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition is $60,000.00, but one in perfect condition could go for $114,000.
28. 1878 S Liberty Seated Half Dollar
- Potential worth: $115K
The value of an 1878 S Liberty Seated Half Dollar in average condition is about $18,897, according to CoinTrackers.com — but one in mint condition could go for as much as $115,000.
27. 1871 CC Liberty Seated Quarter
- Potential worth: $115K
CoinTrackers.com worked out that the 1871 CC Liberty Seated Quarter in average condition fetches $1,622 while one in mint condition could be worth $115,000.
26. 1874 CC Liberty Seated Dime
- Potential worth: $115K
An 1874 CC Liberty Seated Dime in average condition is usually worth about $3,192, while one in mint shape could be valued at around $115,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
25. 1931 D St. Gaudens Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $120K
CoinTrackers.com values an average shape 1931 D St. Gaudens Double Eagle at $22,000. One in perfect condition could be valued at around $120,000.
24. 1930 S St. Gaudens Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $125K
A1930 S St. Gaudens Double Eagle in average condition can fetch $35,000. But one in mint condition could be valued at around $125,000.00, according to CoinTrackers.com.
23. 1921 St. Gaudens Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $130K
CoinTrackers.com says the value of a 1921 St. Gaudens Double Eagle in average condition is around $20,000, while one in mint condition could go for $130,000.
22. 1892 S Morgan Silver Dollar
- Potential worth: $130K
According to CoinTrackers.com, an 1892 S Morgan silver dollar in average condition is valued at a mere $35. But one in high mint state could be valued at around $130,000.
21. 1886 O Morgan Silver Dollar
- Potential worth: $140K
An 1886 O Morgan silver dollar in average condition is also only worth $35, but one in mint condition could be worth around $140,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
20. 1896 O Morgan Silver Dollar
- Potential worth: $140K
CoinTrackers.com determines the value of an 1896 O Morgan silver dollar in average condition to be only $50, but one in mint condition could be worth somewhere in the ballpark of $140,000.
19. 1882 Liberty Head Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $150K
An 1882 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition can fetch you $50,000, while one in mint condition could be valued at around $150,000.
18. 1884 Liberty Head Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $150K
According to CoinTrackers.com, an 1884 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition can be worth $6,000. One in perfect condition could be valued at around $150,000.
17. 1885 Liberty Head Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $150K
An 1885 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition is valued at around $6,000. But one in mint state could be worth as much as $150,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
16. 1886 Liberty Head Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $150K
CoinTrackers.com determined the value of an 1886 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition at $15,000. One in mint condition could be valued at around $150,000.
15. 1920 S Indian Head Gold Eagle
- Potential worth: $150K
CoinTrackers.com finds that the value of a 1920 S Indian Head Gold Eagle in average condition is $13,000, but one in mint shape can go for as much as $150,000.
14. 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar
- Potential worth: $150K
According to CoinTrackers.com, a 1796 Draped Bust half dollar in average condition can go for $20,000, while one in mint condition could be valued at $150,000.
13. 1870 CC Liberty Seated Quarter
- Potential worth: $150K
CoinTrackers.com says an 1870 CC Liberty Seated quarter in average condition can be worth $7,800. One of these coins in mint state could be valued at around $150,000.
12. 1804 Draped Bust Quarter
- Potential worth: $157,702
CoinTrackers.com estimates that the worth of an 1804 Draped Bust quarter in average condition is $1,588 but notes that one in the mint state could be valued at around $157,702.
11. 1895 O Morgan Silver Dollar
- Potential worth: $165K
An 1895 O Morgan silver dollar in average condition can fetch $350, while one in the mint state could land around $165,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
10. 1873 CC Liberty Seated Dollar
- Potential worth: $165,094
CoinTrackers.com figures the value of an 1873 CC Liberty Seated Dollar in average condition is $9,000, while one in mint shape could be valued at around $165,094.
9. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny
- Potential worth: $1 million
Now we’re getting into some serious money. The 1943 Bronze Lincoln penny has gone for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it could go for as much as $1 million in perfect shape, according to Urban Aunty — as long as it’s missing a mint mark (and thus from Philadelphia).
8. 1795 Reeded Edge Cent
- Potential worth: $1.26 million
According to the Professional Coin Grading Service, the 1795 Reeded Edge cent, if in condition better than “very good,” can fetch you $1.26 million.
7. 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Penny
- Potential worth: $1.7 million
Urban Aunty says this lucky penny could see you come into $1.7 million.
6. 1907 Golden Eagle Wire Edge
- Potential worth: $2.8 million
One of these coins is listed for $36,000 on eBay — but a perfect one can fetch $2.8 million.
5. 2007 C$1M Coin
- Potential worth: $4.1 million
The massive 100 kg. 2007 C$1M coin (Canadian) can land up to $4.1 million, according to Urban Aunty. It’s made of pure gold.
4. 1804 Silver Dollar Class I
- Potential worth: $4.1 million
Known as the “King of Coins,” the 1804 silver dollar Class 1 can, according to Urban Aunty, be valued at as much as $4.1 million.
3. 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
- Potential worth: $4.2 million
Only five of these coins made it into the world. That’s why one of these can be worth as much as $4.2 million, according to Urban Aunty.
2. 1343 Edward III Florin
- Potential worth: $6.8 million
This is by far the oldest coin on this list. No wonder it’s valued at $6.8 million.
1. 1933 Double Eagle
- Potential worth: $18.9 million
And here is the world’s most expensive coin of all time: the 1933 Double Eagle, worth up to $18.9 million. It sold for this price at auction in 2021, per Smithsonian Magazine.
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