Numismatic treasure is rare coins. Numismatists are excited about a nearly $49 million Bicentennial Quarter. After this extraordinary find, collectors wonder if other rare coins are near. Our numismatic rarities tour includes nine more $799,999 coins.
The 1933 Double Eagle has a fascinating and stormy history. The U.S. Mint made many gold coins, but most were melted. Some survived, and one sold for $7.6 million USD in a 2002 auction.
The classic 1804 Bust Dollar is another “King of American Coins” rarity. Survivors of diplomatic mintings are prized. A public sale of one coin raised $4.1 million USD.
The 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra High Relief is numismatic art. This coin, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, can sell for $3 million USD at auction.
The 1796 Draped Bust Dime shows that small denominations may be valuable. This dime's $1.8 million worth shows early American coinage's scarcity.
The mystery coin is the 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar. Only nine copies exist, and its $1.5 million USD value highlights the attractiveness of rare numismatic treasures.
In 1943, wartime shortages forced the U.S. Mint to create steel Lincoln Cents. Some were accidentally struck in bronze, generating unique coins. This penny auctioned for $1.7 million USD.