The Most Expensive: Coins Sold in 2021
2021 was an exceptionally good year for the coin trade, with many new record prices in the millions. We present the most expensive coins that changed hands in 2021.
Included are all results that we were able to determine, including primarily auction results, but also a case of a private transaction. The indicated prices include the auction fees.
01_6659623-OUSA. Silver Center Cent, Pattern, 1792. SP67. From Heritage Auction 1326 (2021), lot 3004.
02Russia. Constantine as sucessor. Silver Ruble Pattern, 1825. St. Petersburg Mint. Plain edge variety, Proof. NGC PR-62. From Stack’s Bowers April Hong Kong Auction (2021), lot 50103.
03USA. St. Gaudens Double Eagle $20, Ultra High Relief, 1907. PCGS PF68. Sold in a Private Transaction from Heritage Auction to Great Collections Coin Auctions.
04USA. Turban Head Eagle $10, 1804, Proof. PCGS PR65+. From Heritage Auction 1326 (2021), lot 3049.
05_7303658USA. Flowing Hair Silver Dollar 1794, PCGS MS66+. From Heritage Auction 1333 (2021), lot 3021.
06USA. Paquet Reverse Double Eagle $20, 1861. PCGS MS67. From Heritage Auction 1333 (2021), lot 3471.
07USA. Draped Bust Silver Dollar, Class I, 1804, PCGS PF68. From the Stack’s Bowers August-Auction (2021), lot 4114.
08USA. Half Eagle $5 1822, PCGS AU50. From the Stack’s Bowers March-Auction (2021), lot 4149.
09_6660339-OPrivately minted. New York-style Brasher Doubloon 1787, Punch EB on Wing, MS-65. From Heritage FUN US Coins Signature Auction #1326 (2021), lot 3934.
10USA. St. Gaudens Double Eagle $20 1933. PCGS MS 65 CAC. Famous specimen from the collection of King Farouk. Only example of this coin authorized for private ownership. From Sotheby’s Auction Three Treasures – Collected by Stuart Weitzman (2021), lot 1. Image: Sotheby’s / Squaremoose.
