The 1787 Brasher Doubloon

The 1787 Brasher Doubloon was the first gold coin issued in the United States, and it is considered one of the most important coins in the country's numismatic history. Ephraim Brasher, a New York City goldsmith and silversmith, created the Brasher Doubloon in the late 18th century. The state seal with a rising sun appears on the front of the coin, while the American eagle with a shield appears on the reverse. The coin is already uncommon, but different variants have sold for different amounts based on its unique qualities.

A variation of the doubloon with Brasher's signature EB on the breast sold for over $7.4 million in a 2011 auction. According to Coin World, another doubloon with the signature EB on the bird's wing sold for more than $5 million in a private sale in 2018. Another Brasher doubloon sold for $9.36 million in a third auction in January 2021.

Price: $9.36 million