What is quite appealing and arguably even more enjoyably fun is coin collection or numismatics. There are certain coins whose values have appreciated with time and would fetch thousands of dollars in auctions today. Just recently, Yahoo Finance published a piece on eight coins that are chased after by collectors.
The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar 1794
The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is another coin of considerable historical importance that not many people have come across. It is also one of the first types of dollars circulated in the USA; hence, the reason is quite apparent. This coin also sold for millions, what more shall I say?
The VDB Lincoln Cent 1909-S
This short series of sister coinage also makes this penny even more valuable. This small rare coin would cost collectibles around one thousand dollars or so in uncirculated condition in their respective grades.
The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle 1933
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is a desired coin thanks to its background in history. All these coins were meant to be melted down and destroyed, however some of these coins managed to make it along. One such coin was sold for $19 million at an auction.
The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
It is found only in five. One of them is a 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, thus making it at number one as the rarest coin of record for U.S. currency coins. Those coins sell for millions.
Other Highly Sought Coins
Others coins that are in this article comprise the 1792 Birch Cent, the 1943 Copper Lincoln Cent, and the 1804 Silver Dollar among others as well as the 1861 Confederate States Half Dollar. All these coins are different and thus carry different prices.
Increasing Demand from Collectors
Therefore, the rare coins not only acquaint one with the amount they are worth, but also with the history they hold. It is a thrilling period for seasoned as well as newcomers to collecting with the recent boom in the rare coin market.
