A coin can be worth a pretty penny — if it’s rare and has enough historical significance. Here, GOBankingRates looks at 29 of the most valuable coins ever minted, according to CoinTrackers.com and Urban Aunty.
Learn: 6 Pennies from the 1900s Worth a Lot of Money
Find Out: Pocket an Extra $400 a Month With This Simple Hack
29. 1883 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Potential worth: $114K
CoinTrackers.com says the ballpark value of a 1883 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition is $60,000.00, but one in perfect condition could go for $114,000.
28. 1878 S Liberty Seated Half Dollar
Potential worth: $115K
The value of a 1878 S Liberty Seated Half Dollar in average condition is worth about $18,897, according to CoinTrackers.com —but one in mint condition could go for as much as $115,000.
27. 1871 CC Liberty Seated Quarter
Potential worth: $115K
CoinTrackers.com worked out that the 1871 CC Liberty Seated Quarter in average condition fetches $1,622 while one in mint state could be worth $115,000.
26. 1874 CC Liberty Seated Dime
Potential worth: $115K
A 1874 CC Liberty Seated Dime in average condition is usually worth about $3,192, while one in mint shape could be valued around $115,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
25. 1931 D St. Gaudens Double Eagle
Potential worth: $120K
CoinTrackers.com values an average shape 1931 D St. Gaudens Double Eagle at $22,000. One in perfect condition could be valued at around $120,000.
24. 1930 S St. Gaudens Double Eagle
Potential worth: $125K
A1930 S St. Gaudens Double Eagle in average condition can fetch $35,000. But one in mint state could be valued around $125,000.00, according to CoinTrackers.com.
23. 1921 St. Gaudens Double Eagle
Potential worth: $130K
CoinTrackers.com says the value of a 1921 St. Gaudens Double Eagle in average condition is around $20,000, while one in mint state could go for $130,000.
Related: This Rare Bicentennial Quarter Has Nearly $20K Value — 7 More Worth Over $1,000
22. 1892 S Morgan Silver Dollar
Potential worth: $130K
According to CoinTrackers.com, a 1892 S Morgan silver dollar in average condition is valued at a mere $35. But one in high mint state could be valued at around $130,000.
21. 1886 O Morgan Silver Dollar
Potential worth: $140K
A 1886 O Morgan silver dollar in average condition is also only worth $35, but one in mint state could be worth around $140,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
20. 1896 O Morgan Silver Dollar
Potential worth: $140K
CoinTrackers.com determines the value of an 1896 O Morgan silver dollar in average condition to be only $50, but one in mint state could be worth somewhere in the ballpark of $140,000.
19. 1882 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Potential worth: $150K
An 1882 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition can fetch you $50,000, while one in mint condition could be valued at around $150,000.
18. 1884 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Potential worth: $150K
According to CoinTrackers.com, an 1884 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition can be worth $6,000. One in perfect condition could be valued at around $150,000.
17. 1885 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Potential worth: $150K
An 1885 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition is valued at around $6,000. But one in mint state could be worth as much as $150,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
16. 1886 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Potential worth: $150K
CoinTrackers.com determined the value of a 1886 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition at $15,000. One in mint state could be valued around $150,000.
More: Buffalo Nickels Could Be Worth Thousands — How To Spot One
15. 1920 S Indian Head Gold Eagle
Potential worth: $150K
CoinTrackers.com finds that the value of a 1920 S Indian Head Gold Eagle in average condition is $13,000, but one in mint shape can go for as much as $150,000.
14. 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar
Potential worth: $150K
According to CoinTrackers.com, a 1796 Draped Bust half dollar in average condition can go for $20,000, while one in mint state could be valued at $150,000.
13. 1870 CC Liberty Seated Quarter
Potential worth: $150K
CoinTrackers.com says a 1870 CC Liberty Seated quarter in average condition can be worth $7,800. One of these coins in mint state could be valued around $150,000.
12. 1804 Draped Bust Quarter
Potential worth: $157,702
CoinTrackers.com estimates that the worth of an 1804 Draped Bust quarter in average condition is $1,588 but notes that one in mint state could be valued at around $157,702.
11. 1895 O Morgan Silver Dollar
Potential worth: $165K
An 1895 O Morgan silver dollar in average condition can fetch $350, while one in mint state could land around $165,000, according to CoinTrackers.com.
10. 1873 CC Liberty Seated Dollar
Potential worth: $165,094
CoinTrackers.com figures the value of an 1873 CC Liberty Seated Dollar in average condition is $9,000, while one in mint shape could be valued at around $165,094.
9. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny
Potential worth: $1 million
Now we’re getting into some serious money. 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).
Learn: 5 Most Valuable American Coins Still in Circulation
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 says 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.
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.
More From GOBankingRates
4 Hidden Consequences of Ignoring Your Credit Score
How to Get $340/Year in Cash Back -- for Things You Already Buy
4 Reasons You Should Be Getting Your Paycheck Early, According to An Expert
10 Ways to Turn Your Six-Figure Salary Into Generational Wealth
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 29 of the Most Valuable Coins Ever Minted — 9 Are Worth Over $1 Million
