Collectors' Dream: The 8 Most Expensive Rare US Coins in History.

This ultra-rare gold coin, never officially circulated, became the most expensive U.S. coin ever sold at auction in 2021.

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Believed to be the first silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint, this coin represents the early days of American currency.

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Privately minted by goldsmith Ephraim Brasher, this rare gold coin is a symbol of pre-U.S. Mint coinage.

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Dubbed the "King of American Coins," this dollar wasn’t minted until the 1830s as part of diplomatic gift sets.

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With only five known specimens, this nickel is a mysterious and highly sought-after rarity.

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Only three examples exist, making this one of the rarest gold coins in U.S. history.

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Designed by famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this coin's artistic beauty and limited mintage make it highly valuable.

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With only 24 minted and around nine still known to exist, this dime is one of the most famous rare coins.

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