8 Rare Coins Worth Millions That Are Highly Coveted by Coin Collectors
1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Minted in 1794 and 1795, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is one of the world's most expensive coins. Initially worth $1, it now has an estimated value of $7,750,000. Only 150 to 200 of these coins are known to exist.
1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Though 445,500 of these coins were minted, they never officially circulated, leaving only 13 known survivors. One of these coins is privately owned by Stuart Weitzman and valued at $7,500,000, a staggering increase from its original $20 value.
1913 5C Liberty Head Nickel With just five known specimens, the Liberty Head V Nickel is extraordinarily rare. These coins, unofficially produced by the U.S. Mint, are highly sought-after and valued at approximately $4,750,000.
1804 Silver Dollar Original — Class I Despite their 1804 name, these coins were minted starting in 1834. There are currently eight known Class I coins, valued at $6,750,000 each. The different classes of this coin feature various design elements, including lettered edges and rust pits.
1787 $15 Brasher, Breast Punch This rare coin, featuring the initials "EB" for Ephraim Brasher, initially cost $15. A coin of this type sold for $7.4 million in 2011 and another for $2,415,000 in 2005.
723 Umayyad Gold Dinar This 1,300-year-old Islamic gold coin, of which about a dozen remain, is valued at over $6 million. Its original price is unknown, making it a precious artifact from the Umayyad period.
1894-S Barber Dime Originally costing $0.10, the 1894-S Barber Dime is now worth much more. Only nine of these coins exist today, with one sold at auction for $1,440,000 in 2020.
1849 $20 Liberty Gold Coin Weighing just over 33 grams and made of 90% gold, this 1849 coin is valued at around $15 million. It’s a prime example of a coin that has dramatically increased in value over time.