Top 10 Most Rare and Valuable Coins

Top 10 Most Rare and Valuable Coins

1. 1804 Draped Bust dollar

This coin is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the United States, with only eight known specimens in existence. It features an early design by renowned artist John Reich, showcasing a unique draped bust style on the obverse side. The 1804 Draped Bust dollar is estimated to be worth over $3 million per coin, making it one of the most valuable coins in American history.

2. 1933 Double Eagle

With only 445 pieces produced before being withdrawn from circulation, this gold coin is extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. The 1933 Double Eagle features a design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, showcasing his iconic double eagle design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $7 million at auction.

3. 1913 Liberty Head Nickel

Only five examples of this coin are known to exist, making it one of the rarest nickels in the world. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel features a unique obverse design by Marcushurston and an inverted date on the reverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $4 million at auction.

4. 1807 Ultra High Relief Eagle

With only four known specimens, this gold coin is considered one of the rarest coins in the world. The Ultra High Relief Eagle features a design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, showcasing his iconic double eagle design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $8 million at auction.

5. 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar

With only eight known specimens, this coin is highly prized among collectors for its rarity and historical significance. The 1870-S Seated Liberty dollar features a design by Charles E. Bardeen, showcasing his iconic seated liberty design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $1 million at auction.

6. 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel

With only eight known specimens, this coin is highly sought after by collectors for its rarity and historical significance. The 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel features a design by James Earle Fraser, showcasing his iconic buffalo design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $500,000 at auction.

7. 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Inverse

With only five known specimens, this gold coin is considered one of the rarest coins in the world. The 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle features a design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, showcasing his iconic double eagle design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $18 million at auction.

8. 1877 Indian Head Eagle

With only three known specimens, this gold coin is highly prized among collectors for its rarity and historical significance. The 1877 Indian head eagle features a design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, showcasing his iconic double eagle design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $4 million at auction.

9. 1804 Columbia Half Eagle

With only two known specimens, this gold coin is considered one of the rarest half eagles in the world. The 1804 Columbia half eagle features a design by John Reich, showcasing his iconic draped bust style on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $10 million at auction.

10. 1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar

With only four known specimens, this coin is highly prized among collectors for its rarity and historical significance. The 1916-S walking liberty half dollar features a design by Adolph A. Weinman, showcasing his iconic walking liberty design on the obverse side. It's estimated that one of these coins could fetch over $200,000 at auction.