This 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar is the most valuable silver coin in the world, and it will be on display at the GreatCollections table, Booth 201, at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money from August 6-10, 2024.
(Irvine, California) – GreatCollections, the official auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), will be displaying America's first silver dollar – officially the world’s second-most valuable coin – as part of a $30 million group of trophy coins and banknotes at Booth 201.
Two years ago, the 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar was acquired by GreatCollections for a record $12 million from Las Vegas collector Bruce Morelan. It was the first coin to break the $10 million mark when it was sold at a 2013 auction and is widely believed to be the very first silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint.
Other rarities on display include the 1861 Liberty Head Double Eagle with Paquet Reverse, the finest of just two known examples, which is valued at over $8.5 million, as well as a superb Proof 1869 Liberty Head Double Eagle, the finest of the dozen known.
“The owners of the 1794 Silver Dollar and 1861 Paquet Double Eagle have graciously allowed us to display their museum-quality trophy coins and notes so they can be enjoyed by as many collectors as possible," said Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections. "Over the past few years, we have displayed about $200 million of major rarities at conventions."
Additional information about the special highlights on display:
1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, PCGS SP66
Purchased by GreatCollections for $12 million in 2022, world’s second-most valuable coin (1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle realized $18.9 million in 2021)
Believed to be the very first silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint
Out of the original 1,758 struck, about 140 are known to have survived in all grades
1861 Liberty Head Double Eagle Paquet Reverse PCGS MS67
Currently valued at $8.5 million
The finest of only two examples known
1869 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS PR66+DCAM
The finest of about a dozen known
Proof gold is one of the strongest areas of numismatics
By PCGS - July 10, 2024
Original link:https://www.pcgs.com/news/americas-first-silver-dollar-on-display-at-the-ana-world's-fair-of-money
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