8 Coveted Coins That Every Collector Wants

1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Known as the “King of American Coins,” the 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar is a coin of remarkable prestige. Only 15 specimens are known to exist, and each one commands extraordinary prices at auction.

1913 Liberty Head Nickel

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. With only five known examples, this coin was never officially sanctioned by the U.S. Mint, adding to its allure.

1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

As the first silver dollar struck by the United States Mint, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar holds immense historical importance. This coin is revered for its age and beauty.

1943 Copper Penny

During World War II, pennies were supposed to be made from steel to conserve copper for the war effort. However, a few copper pennies from 1943 slipped through the cracks, making them exceedingly rare.

2007 Queen Elizabeth II Maple Leaf

The 2007 Queen Elizabeth II Maple Leaf is notable not just for its gold content but also for its impressive weight.

1802 Draped Bust Half Dime

The 1802 Draped Bust Half Dime is one of the rarest and most valuable early American coins. Only a small number were minted, and even fewer have survived in good condition.

1652 Pine Tree Shilling

The 1652 Pine Tree Shilling is a fascinating piece of colonial American history. Minted by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this coin was created in defiance of British law.

1343 Edward III Florin

Known as the Double Leopard, the 1343 Edward III Florin is an exceptionally rare medieval English coin. Only three examples are known to exist, and one of them was found in the River Tyne in 2006.

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