10 Legendary Coins That Are Incredibly Rare and Valuable
1. 1933 Saint‑Gaudens Double Eagle (U.S. $20 gold coin) Why it’s special:Minted in 1933 by the U.S. Mint, but none were officially circulated — most were melted when the U.S. left the gold standard. Only a handful are legally privately owned. Record sale:One example sold for US$18.9 million in 2021 — the highest publicly recorded price for a coin. Why it made the list:It combines extreme rarity, historical significance, U.S. gold‑coin appeal, and pedigree of auction sale. Note for investors/collectors:A flagship …
