10 Most Rarest and Expensive Coins in the World
8. Brasher Doubloon EB on Breast
Price: $2,990,000
Brasher Doubloon EB on Breast claims to be the 8th most expensive coin in the world. This golden coin was minted in 1787. Ephraim Brasher a goldsmith and a silversmith was offered to make the gold coins, with unique specimen bearing his hallmark EB on the eagle's breast is certainly among the most desirable American coins. The coin was sold in 1981 for $625,000 at a public auction, and finally got sold for $2,990,000.
9. Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Price: $2,990,000
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was named after its designer and sculpture Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This American coin is one of the most expensive coins in the world. The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was first issued in 1850.
The value of this coin was 20 dollars and it was minted from 1907–1933 made of 90 percent gold. The inscription consists of, Liberty holding torch and olive branch, at this back it consists of rays of sun. This coin was sold at $2,990,000 U.S. Dollars.
10. Brasher Doubloon EB on Wing
Price: $2,415,000
Brasher Doubloon EB on Wing was also minted in 1787 like Brasher Doubloon EB on Breast. The sign “EB” is printed on the breast of the latter whereas in the former one, the sign was printed on eagle’s wing.
Apart from this list of coins, there are a number of other coins known for their exceptional high value like - Earliest Saudi gold dinar from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Pedro I coronation coin and Most Expensive Australian “Holey Dollar”.
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