Did you know that the most expensive coin ever sold was a 1794 silver dollar, also known as the Flowing Hair dollar? It was minted in the first year of the U.S. Mint and is considered to be the first official dollar coin of the United States. It was sold for a staggering $10 million in 2013, making it the most valuable coin in the world.
The coin features an image of Lady Liberty with flowing hair on one side and an eagle on the other. It is believed that only about 130 to 140 of these coins still exist today, out of the original 1,758 that were produced. The coin that fetched the record-breaking price was in pristine condition and had a unique mark on its cheek that proved its authenticity.
The buyer of the coin was a private collector who wished to remain anonymous. He said that he was proud to own a piece of American history and that he considered it to be “the Mona Lisa of coins”. He also said that he planned to display the coin in various museums around the country to share its beauty and significance with the public.