The 8 Most Valuable Coins Ever Minted In The U.S.

1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

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1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

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1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

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1913 Liberty Head Nickel

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1804 Eagle

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1870-S Three Dollar Gold Piece

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1822 Half Eagle

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1877 Half Union Gold Pattern

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