![]() ![]() It was released in $5 denomination by the U.S. The 1822 Half Eagle is one of the rarest coins in the history of numismatics. One specimen was sold at an auction in 2005 for nearly $3 million. Two specimens of the 1907 coin are housed in the Smithsonian museum. Later the design was modified many times and the coin continued till 1933. These are known as ‘Ultra High Relief’ specimens now. Its high relief rendered the coins difficult to be struck, and only about two dozen pieces were produced. The coin was designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This coin was released in with face value of $20 in 1907. 1907 Saint-Gaudens double eagle Ultra High Relief The other two are exhibited in the British Museum. One piece is privately owned, which was sold at auction in July 2006 for $6, 80,000, record price for a British coin. Only three specimens of this coin are known to exist currently. It is probably the rarest coin in the history of British numismatics. The coin, however, was withdrawn only a few months later. The obverse of the coin depicted the King enthroned beneath a canopy, with two leopards’ heads at the sides and the reverse shows the Royal cross within a quatrefoil and a leopard in each spandrel. The coin had a value of 6 shillings and was aimed to be used across all Europe. ![]() 1344 Edward III florinĪlso known as Double Leopard, the Florin was introduced in 1344 by English king Edward III. Here is a list of top 10 rarest and most valuable coins in the world. ![]()
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