The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle sold for $18.9 million in 2021. The world's most valuable coin is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Though manufactured between 1907 and 1933, people cashed in the gold for paper money, making it not the rarest. The 1933 Double Eagle sold for $18.9 million in 2021, making it the most valuable.
2. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar in 2013 sold for $10 million. The first U.S. silver-dollar coin was the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, struck in 1794–1795. A Las Vegas collector bought the early 1794 release for approximately $10 million in 2013. Good news—130 of 1794's almost 2,000 coins are estimated to remain. You might find one.
3. The 1787 Brasher Doubloon Sold for $9.36 million in 2021. The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was the first U.S. silver dollar, but the 1787 Brasher Doubloon was the first gold one. George Washington's neighbour Ephraim Brasher made only seven. Due of its unique eagle wing with Ephraim Brasher's initials, the $9.36 million coin sold for a lot.
4. The 1343 Edward III Florin Sold for £460,000 in 2006, estimated value: $6.8 million now. The 1343 Edward III Florin (Double Leopard) is a mediaeval coin from 1343 and 1344. The two surviving coins were found in 1857, while an English metal detectorist unearthed a third. The coin was auctioned for £460,000 in 2006 but is now worth $6.8 million.
5.The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar sold for $4.8 million in 2019. The oldest valuable coin in this collection is the Umayyad gold dinar. An estimated 12 remain from its 723 AD inception. Scholars say the coin reads “Mine of the Commander of the Faithful in the Hijaz.” The Dinar last sold for £3.72 million ($4.8 million) in 2019.
6.The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf sold for $4.4 million in 2010. This massive 220-pound gold coin holds the Guinness World Record for largest gold coin. Only six were manufactured, with one selling for €3.7 million in 2010. Interestingly, thieves didn't mind size or weight. One was stolen from Berlin's Bode Museum in 2017.
7. Liberty Head V Nickel Sold for $4.2 million in 2022. The Liberty Head V Nickel is another valuable U.S. coin. Five 1913 Liberty Head V Nickels exist but not in the U.S. Mint's archives. It was replaced with Indian Head nickel, although collectors covet Liberty Head Vs. Two are in Smithsonian and ANA Money Museum collections. The last coin sale was $4.2 million in 2022.
8. The 1894-S Barber Dime Sold for $1.99 million in 2016. Rare 1894-S Barber Dimes were minted. Only 24, say experts. Nine have been found, so you may be one of the lucky few to uncover one of the remaining 15. In 2016, a rare dimes sold for $1.99 million, which may inspire you to start sorting your coins or buying a metal detector.
9.The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny sold for $1.75 million in 2010. Pennies were always copper-minted. During WWII, copper and nickel were needed for other purposes, thus the U.S. Mint made 1943 pennies with steel. Though the run was ordinary, copper was mistakenly used. 2010. A 1943-D PCGS MS64 Brown auctioned for $1.75 million, the most expensive penny.
10. 1893 Morgan Silver Dollar: $550,000; last sold. Silver dollar #2 is a valuable coin. Minted from 1878 and 1904 with a further run in 1921, the 1893 versions are the most valued due to its 100,000 limited quantity. A coin can sell for $550,000 despite its long journey.