Did you know for nearly four decades Stack’s Bowers Galleries and our predecessor firms have dominated the #1 position when it comes to world records prices for U.S. coins? Since 1979 we have held this world record for all but seven years! Stack’s Bowers Galleries has the longest standing record of success in numismatics! If you are thinking of selling, contact a consignment specialist today at 800-458-4646.
U.S. Coin World Record Price Holders — 1979 Through 2018
Date Range | Price | Coin | Auction Company |
January 2013-Present | $10,016,875 | 1794 Silver Dollar | Stack’s Bowers |
July 2002-January 2013 | $7,590,020 | 1933 Double Eagle | Stack’s Bowers/Sotheby’s |
August 1999-July 2002 | $4,140,000 | 1804 Class I Silver Dollar | Stack’s Bowers |
April 1997-August 1999 | $1,815,000 | 1804 Class I Silver Dollar | Stack’s Bowers |
May 1996-April 1997 | $1,485,000 | 1913 Liberty Head Nickel | Stack’s Bowers |
July 1989-May 1996 | $990,000 | 1804 Class I Silver Dollar | RARCOA |
November 1979-July 1989 | $725,000 | 1787 Brasher Doubloon | Stack’s Bowers |