Top 15 World's Most Valuable Pennies of All Time
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Finding a hidden treasure in an old dresser drawer or the attic is the stuff of fantasies. So is digging through your coin jars and discovering a rare coin worth a lot of money. For those who have amassed a sizable collection of valuable coins, striking it rich is a remote possibility, but you may still be able to find some loose change that is worth more than you expect.
Many of the coins on this list are extremely rare and are unlikely to be found in your attic, but not all of them are extremely expensive. Some more recent examples (coins from the twentieth century) may be more affordable and are more likely to be tucked away.
What Factors Determine A Penny’s Worth?
The world's rarest and most valuable pennies are worth more than $100,000, with some selling for as much as $2 million.
Rarity is an important factor in determining the value of a penny. Another consideration is the coin's condition. However, demand is the most important factor influencing coin values.
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Top 15 World Most Valuable Pennies Of All Time
(Selected and Recommended by KnowInsiders.com)
1. Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - $20,212,100
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The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is currently the most valuable coin in the world. Interestingly enough, it isn’t the rarest — the coins were minted between 1907 and 1933, but many cashed in the gold in exchange for paper money. You may find some Double Eagles but the 1933 is the most valuable due to its sale for $18.9 million in 2021.
2. 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar- $10,016,875
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Between 1794 and 1795, the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was the first official silver-dollar coin minted in the United States. The early 1794 release brought top dollar, selling for just over $10 million to a Las Vegas collector in 2013. Good news: despite the fact that nearly 2,000 coins were produced in 1794, only 130 are estimated to remain. You might be fortunate enough to come across one.
3. Brasher Doubloon-$10,009,500
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The 1787 Brasher Doubloon is the first gold coin ever struck in the United States, created by one of George Washington's neighbors, Ephraim Brasher, before the first federal mint opened in the United States. It is now one of the most valuable coins.
While seven were made in total, only one bears Ephraim Brasher's initials on the eagle's breast. This coveted item is one of the most valuable rare coins sought after by collectors, and it was last sold in 2021 for $9.36 million, which equates to $10,009,500 in 2023 dollars.
4. Edward III Florin-$6,816,000
The 1343 Edward III Florin is also known as the Double Leopard and is a medieval coin created in 1343 and 1344. The two still remaining today were found in 1857 while a third coin was found by someone in England using a metal detector. The coin was sold at auction for £460,000 in 2006, but is estimated to be worth $6.8 million today.
5. Umayyad Gold Dinar-$5,418,400
For collectors, the Umayyad Gold Dinar is valuable for several reasons. First and foremost, it is a lovely coin with intricate designs that are both eye-catching and one-of-a-kind. Second, it is a rare coin because it was only minted for a short time during the Umayyad dynasty. Collectors regard it as valuable and sought-after currency as a result. Finally, the Gold Dinar has a long and rich history, which makes it a thrilling and desirable coin.
6. Canadian Gold Maple Leaf-$5,315,400
This dramatic, oversized coin weighs 220 pounds and is the world's largest gold coin, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Only six were produced, with one fetching €3.7 million in 2010. Surprisingly, the size and weight did not deter thieves. One was stolen from Berlin's Bode Museum in 2017.
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7. 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel-$5,262,100
Back to U.S. coins, the Liberty Head V Nickel is another valuable coin. It doesn’t exist in the U.S. Mint’s records but five 1913 Liberty Head V Nickels are in existence. It was replaced by the Indian Head nickel but the rare Liberty Head Vs are highly sought after by collectors. Two are in museum collections at the Smithsonian and ANA Money Museum. The most recent sale of the coin was $4.2 million in 2022.
8. 1787 Brasher Doubloon - EB on Wing [Gilmor, Newlin, Davis, Brand]- $4,582,500
Although the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was the first silver dollar minted in the United States, the 1787 Brasher Doubloon was the first gold dollar. Only seven were produced by George Washington's neighbor, Ephraim Brasher. The coin sold for $9.36 million because it is the only one with Ephraim Brasher's initials on the eagle's wing.
9. Liberty Head V Nickel- $4.2 million
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Returning to US coins, the Liberty Head V Nickel is a valuable coin. Although it is not listed in the United States Mint's records, there are five 1913 Liberty Head V Nickels in existence. It was replaced by the Indian Head nickel, but collectors prize the rare Liberty Head Vs. Two are in museums, the Smithsonian and the ANA Money Museum. The coin's most recent sale was for $4.2 million in 2022.
10. 1804 Bust Dollar - Class I (Mickley-Hawn-Queller Specimen)
This is the same coin that sold for $3,737,500 in April 2008 and is listed as the #10 Most Valuable Coins in the World above. In contrast to the Hawaii Five-O 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, which lost nearly $500,000 when it was sold a second time, this owner made a $140,000 profit when he sold it.
11. 1894-S Barber Dime-$2,412,200
There were very few 1894-S Barber Dimes minted. Only 24, according to experts. However, nine have been discovered, so you could be one of the lucky few to discover one of the remaining 15. If you need any more incentive to start sorting through your change or purchasing a metal detector, one of the rare dimes sold for $1.99 million in 2016.
12. Lincoln Head Copper Penny-$2,325,200
Pennies were always minted with copper. But during World War II, copper and nickel were needed for other purposes and the U.S. Mint produced 1943 pennies with steel. Although the run was nothing special, a batch was accidentally created using copper. The highest-sold penny was a 1943-D graded PCGS MS64 Brown, selling for $1.75 million in 2010.
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13. 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Cent- $1,700,000
Accidents can result in the creation of the rarest coins. When the United States switched from bronze alloy to zinc-plated steel pennies in 1943, only a few bronze pennies escaped. Each of the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints is thought to have produced fewer than 20 coins.
14. 1893 Morgan Silver Dollar-$551,272
A second silver dollar is added to the list of valuable coins. Due to the limited number of 100,000 issued between 1878 and 1904, with an additional run in 1921, the 1893 editions are the most valuable. Despite its relatively small run in comparison to other coins, it can fetch up to $550,000.
15. Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar-$25,058
It's not a typo: Cheerios included a coin in 5,500 boxes of cereal in 2000. The promotion coincided with the release of a coin by the United States Mint. Fewer than 100 of the thousands of coins had the enhanced tail-feather design that collectors are looking for — and willing to pay up to $25,000 for.
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