5 of the world’s most valuable coins

 

It's the stuff of dreams to discover a buried treasure in the attic or a drawer of an old dresser. The same goes for digging through your coin jars and discovering a valuable uncommon coin. For those who have amassed a significant collection of coins, the likelihood of striking it rich is unlikely, but you might still be able to uncover some loose change that's worth more than you would anticipate.

Given their extreme rarity, many of the coins on the list below are not likely to be stashed away in your attic, but not all of them are exorbitantly pricey. Coins from the 20th century, which are more recent specimens that may be reasonably priced, are more likely to be hidden away in a quiet location or in a safe deposit box at your parents' bank.

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5 of the most valuable coins in the world

The most expensive coins in the world are listed here, although not just affluent museums and individual collectors may own them. Some of these could even end up in the cushions of your couch.

1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

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At least for the time being, 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar may be considered the priciest coin ever sold. According to some scholars, it was the U.S. Mint's first silver dollar to be produced. The reverse has an American eagle, while the front features a profile of Lady Liberty with flowing hair. These coins were created in extremely small quantities—fewer than 1,800 were ever made—and one expert estimates that there are still 120 to 130 of them in existence

In 2013, the coin brought slightly over $10 million at auction.

2. The 1787 Brasher Doubloon

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Ephraim Brasher, a gold- and silversmith from New York City, created the Brasher Doubloon in the late 18th century. The American eagle with a shield is depicted on the coin's reverse, while the face of the coin features a state seal with a rising sun. Even though the coin is already uncommon, several variations have brought in a range of values based on its unique qualities.

A doubloon bearing Brasher's initials EB on the breast sold for about $7.4 million at a 2011 auction. According to Coin World, another doubloon with the signature EB on the bird's wing sold privately for more than $5 million in 2018. The third auction in January 2021 brought in $9.36 million for another Brasher doubloon.

3. The 1787 Fugio cent

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Despite not breaking as many records as the previous two coins on our list, the Fugio cent may still be rather expensive as a collectible and has a fascinating past. It's possible that the first currency to circulate in the newly created United States was the Fugio cent, sometimes known as the Franklin cent after founding father Benjamin Franklin.

With the Latin phrase "fugio," which implies that the sun and time are flying, the coin depicts a sun and sundial in keeping with Franklin's sense of humour. The phrase "mind your business" appears at the bottom of the coin, urging the bearer to figuratively attend to their business issues. The inscription "We are one" is displayed on the coin's reverse, along with 13 links that stand for the nation's original 13 states.

A Fugio cent, according to Zivi, might be purchased for a few hundred dollars, making it quite affordable for a coin with such an intriguing past. Better-looking coins might sell for up to $10,000, while really uncommon versions could fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

4. The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar

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One of the most valuable Islamic coins is the 723 Umayyad gold dinar, which was produced from gold mined on land controlled by the caliph. It is the first Islamic currency to refer to a place in Saudi Arabia and includes the inscription "mine of the commander of the faithful." Experts estimate that there are twelve instances of the coin.

The coin was the second-most expensive item ever sold at auction in 2011 when it brought in 3.7 million pounds (approximately $6 million). A different version of the coin was sold in 2019, although it cost $4.8 million in dollars instead of the same amount in pounds.

5. The 1343 Edward III Florin

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Another one of the world’s most expensive coins is an oldie and goldie. The 1343 Edward III Florin is just one of three such gold coins known to exist. Two examples are housed in the British Museum in London, both of which were found in the River Tyne in 1857. The third coin was found by a prospector with a metal detector in 2006.

The front of the coin shows King Edward III on his throne with two leopards’ heads on either side, while the reverse shows the Royal Cross inside a quatrefoil. Because of its design, the coin is also known as the Double Leopard.

The coin found in 2006 was sold at auction for 480,000 pounds, or about $850,000 — a record at the time for a British coin. It’s now estimated that the coin is valued at around $6.8 million.

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