Coins that have a number of important characteristics for collectors can fetch exorbitant prices. At present, the most expensive coins are:
1. Brasher doubloon, initials on the chest 1787 “Ex Bushnell-Garret Collection” $9,360,000
2. Dollar Bust Drapped 1804 “Walter H. Childs” $9,200,000
3. $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle 1933 “King Farouk of Egypt” $7,590,020