Do You Own a Valuable Coin Worth Over $1 Million? What To Look For
A single coin can be worth a lot of money -- a pretty penny, one might say. That is, if it's rare and has enough historical significance.
Let's explore nine of the most valuable coins ever minted, according to CoinTrackers.com and Urban Aunty, that have been sold for over $1 million. If you happen to have any among your coin collection, you could be in for a huge windfall.
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9. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny
Potential worth: $1 million
The 1943 Bronze Lincoln penny has gone for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it could go for as much as $1 million in perfect shape, according to Urban Aunty -- as long as it's missing a mint mark (and thus from Philadelphia).
8. 1795 Reeded Edge Cent
Potential worth: $1.26 million
According to the Professional Coin Grading Service, the 1795 Reeded Edge cent, if in condition better than "very good," can fetch you $1.26 million.
7. 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Penny
Potential worth: $1.7 million
Urban Aunty said this lucky penny could see you come into $1.7 million.
6. 1907 Golden Eagle Wire Edge
Potential worth: $2.8 million
One of these coins is listed for $36,000 on eBay -- but a perfect one can fetch $2.8 million.
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5. 2007 C$1M Coin
Potential worth: $4.1 million
The massive 100 kg. 2007 C$1M coin (Canadian) can land up to $4.1 million, according to Urban Aunty. It's made of pure gold.
4. 1804 Silver Dollar Class I
Potential worth: $4.1 million
Known as the "King of Coins," the 1804 silver dollar Class 1 can, according to Urban Aunty, be valued at as much as $4.1 million.
3. 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
Potential worth: $4.2 million
Only five of these coins made it into the world. That's why one of these can be worth as much as $4.2 million, according to Urban Aunty.
2. 1343 Edward III Florin
Potential worth: $6.8 million
This is by far the oldest coin on this list. No wonder it's valued at $6.8 million.
1. 1933 Double Eagle
Potential worth: $18.9 million
And here is the world's most expensive coin of all time: the 1933 Double Eagle, worth up to $18.9 million. It sold for this price at auction in 2021, per Smithsonian Magazine.
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