5 Most Valuable American Coins Still in circulation

5 Most Valuable American Coins Still in circulation: The world’s most expensive coins sold for millions at auction. Over the years, we’ve handled and bought some amazing historical coins. Many ancient coins recovered by archaeologists are valuable. Luckily, you don’t have to travel the world to find precious coins.

Discover the most valued US coins in circulation here. A careful eye may reveal one of the most expensive quarters in circulation among your spare change.

5 Most Valuable American Coins Still in circulation

1927-D Double Eagle–

Original $20 gold coin production was 180,000. The main problem was that when they were sold in 1928, the economy was in a complete fall and nobody wanted government gold coins. In 1933, all gold was recalled nationwide and became illegal to hold.

Most of the original coins were presumably remained in Treasury vaults by this time. That made them a top melting target. Several coins have survived, making them one of the rarest in coin collecting.

Approximate Value: $1.3 million

1913 Liberty Head Nickel–

Buffalo nickels replaced Liberty Head nickels in 1913. No liberty nickels were struck in 1914, according to US Mint archives. Several years later, a collector unearthed five of these coins. Later, Samuel Brown, a mint employee, was reported to have hit them.

Some analysts believe they were hit at the end of 1912 as a rehearsal run for 1913. Regardless, they are scarce and auction prices reflect that.

Approximate Value: $5 million 

 

1794 Silver Dollar–

This incredibly precious US coin has everything a collector wants. It’s rare. Over 200 years ago, just 2000 of these coins were made. It’s lovely.

Liberty has flowing hair and heaven-facing eyes in the artwork. Otherwise, she resembles recent coin presidents. As the first US dollar, it has a rich history. If the original dollar’s creators realized it would become the world’s money, what would they say?

Approximate Value: $10 million