1787For thousands of years, coins have been used to exchange goods and store wealth. Additionally, they have been a part of human history. Throughout history, coins made of gold, silver, and bronze have been produced. The world's most expensive coins are gold ones with significant cultural or historical significance.
The ten most valuable coins are as follows:
1933 Eagle Double:
1933 Double Eagle, which is based on gold. The coin never went into official circulation and there were only twenty of them. One of these coins sold for a record $7.59 million at an auction in 2002. Two factors contribute to the coin's high value: the fact that it is the only legal-to-own coin of its kind and that many people consider it to be one of the most beautiful coins ever made.
Brasher Doubloon 1787
This coin was created in 1787 by Brasher Doubloon Ephraim Brasher, a New York City goldsmith, and silversmith. The gold coin is one of the most exquisite coins ever produced.
Because it was made in the late 18th century, when the United States of America was still a young nation, it is thought to be one of the first American gold coins. One of these coins sold for a record-breaking $7.4 million at an auction in 2011.
1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
One of the most significant American coins is the 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar. It was the United States government's first dollar coin. The coin, which features Lady Liberty on one side and an eagle on the other, bears the inscription “Liberty Parent of Science & Industry.”
During George Washington's presidency, when he believed American coinage should be more imaginative and expressive, the coin was made. One of these coins sold for a record-breaking $10 million at an auction in 2013.
1804 Silver Dollar
This coin was minted in 1804, but it wasn't released into circulation until 1834—that's 30 years after its initial release. The majority of people consider the silver coin to be among the best ever produced. The coin, which features Lady Liberty on one side and an eagle on the other, bears the inscription “Liberty Parent of Science & Industry.”
The coin was made while Thomas Jefferson was president, and Jefferson believed that American coinage should be more artistic and expressive. This is one of the most beautiful coin designs in American history. One of these coins sold for a record-breaking $4.14 million at an auction in 1999.
1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coin
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, an American sculptor, created the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coin. The coin, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful coins ever produced, is made of gold. The coin, which features Lady Liberty on one side and an eagle on the other, has the phrase “In God We Trust” engraved on it.
The coin was made in 1907, but only a few of them were made, making it very rare. After President Theodore Roosevelt asked Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign American coinage, he created the coin. One of these coins sold for a record $7.59 million at an auction in 2002.
1787 Quito Mint Gold Cob 8 Escudos
One of the most beautiful coins ever produced is the 1787 Quito Mint Gold Cob 8 Escudos. It was minted in Ecuador's Quito. Additionally, it is thought to be one of the most significant coins from South America. A portrait of King Charles III and Spain's coat of arms are depicted on one side of the coin.
The gold eight escudo coin can be purchased. During the colonial era, one of the most valuable South American coins was produced. One of these coins sold for a record-breaking $2.5 million at an auction in 2013.
The 1715 Fleet Treasure Coin
The 1715 Fleet Treasure Coin, which was discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Florida in 1715, is one of the most significant American coins. From the New World to Spain, the ships of the 1715 fleet carried a significant amount of treasure. When the fleet came into contact with a powerful storm and sank, it lost all of its treasure. The 1715 Fleet Treasure Coin is one of the most valuable coins found in this shipwreck.
Gold makes up the Spanish 8 Escudos coin. It features Spain's coat of arms on one side and a portrait of King Philip V of Spain on the other. One of these coins sold for a record-breaking $1.5 million at an auction in 2007.
The King George 1787
The King George III Gold Guinea from 1787 is one of the most striking coins ever produced. England produced the coins. It is also considered to be one of Britain's most significant coins.
On opposite sides of the coin are the portrait of King George III and England's coat of arms. The coin is made of gold and has a weight of 22 karats. One of these coins sold for a record-breaking $1.5 million at an auction in 2013.
