The lesser-known story of the world’s most expensive coin
A 1933 Double Eagle, initially minted for circulation, became the world's most expensive coin, selling for $18.9 million. Almost all were melted down due to a government gold recall during the Great Depression, making this single legally owned piece exceptionally rare and historically significant.
A 1933 Double Eagle, initially minted for circulation, became the world's most expensive coin, selling for $18.9 million. Almost all were melted down due to a government gold recall during the Great Depression, making this single legally owned piece exceptionally rare and historically significant.
