從隱藏的寶藏到數百萬：揭開世界上最有價值的硬幣

在令人興奮的稀有硬幣收集世界中，觀察寶貴的硬幣就像揭開隱藏的寶藏一樣。有些硬幣的價值遠不止其面值

In the engaging realm of rare coin collecting, spotting valuable coins feels like unearthing a chest of gleaming treasure.

在稀有硬幣收集的引人入勝的領域中，發現有價值的硬幣感覺就像是發掘了閃閃發光的寶藏。

Certain coins can be worth far more than their face value due to their historical significance, scarcity, or unique minting errors.

由於其歷史意義，稀缺或獨特的造幣錯誤，某些硬幣的價值可能遠遠超過其面值。

Numismatics, the study and collection of coins, has seen some remarkable finds, with certain coins selling for millions at auction.

金幣的研究和收集硬幣已經看到了一些了不起的發現，某些硬幣在拍賣會上出售了數百萬美元。

Here are some of the most valuable and fascinating coins ever sold:

這是有史以來最有價值，最迷人的硬幣：

Bicentennial Quarter

百年紀念季度

At the top of our list is the Bicentennial Quarter, which recently sold for nearly $50 million.

在我們名單的首要位置是兩百年季度，該季度最近以近5000萬美元的價格售出。

This quarter features a rare error known as the Doubled Die Obverse, an occurrence that can arise during the coin minting process. In a typical scenario, the die used to imprint the coin’s design is carefully aligned. However, in this instance, the die shifted slightly, resulting in a doubled impression of the coin’s main design on the obverse side.

本季度以罕見的誤差稱為“雙向脫落”，這是在硬幣鑄造過程中可能出現的。在典型的情況下，用來貼上硬幣設計的模具是精心對齊的。但是，在這種情況下，模具略微移動，從而在正面的一側產生了硬幣的主要設計印象。

As a result of this minting error, the coin’s design appears elongated and doubled, rendering it a unique collectible. Furthermore, this particular Bicentennial Quarter is the only known specimen of this specific error coin.

由於這種鑄造錯誤，硬幣的設計顯得拉長和加倍，使其成為獨特的收藏品。此外，這個特定的雙百年季度是該特定誤差硬幣的唯一已知標本。

Typically, Bicentennial Quarters, also known as Washington Statehood Commemorative Quarters, are not among the most valuable coins. However, this one-of-a-kind error coin becomes a legendary find due to its uniqueness and extreme rarity.

通常，雙百年季度，也稱為華盛頓州的紀念季度，不是最有價值的硬幣之一。但是，由於其獨特性和極高的稀有性，這款獨一無二的錯誤硬幣變成了傳奇的發現。

From collectors to investors, many were eager to bid and drive up the price of this valuable coin. Ultimately, it sold for an astounding sum, making it one of the most expensive coins ever sold at auction.

從收藏家到投資者，許多人都渴望競標和提高這款有價值的硬幣的價格。最終，它以驚人的款項出售，使其成為拍賣會上出售的最昂貴的硬幣之一。

1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

1794流動銀元

Next up is the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, valued at around $10 million.

接下來是1794年流動的頭髮銀元，價值約1000萬美元。

This coin holds a special place in numismatic history as one of the first U.S. silver dollars ever struck. After the American Revolution, the newly formed nation began minting its own coinage.

這枚硬幣是有史以來最早的銀幣之一，在錢幣歷史上佔有特殊的位置。在美國革命之後，新成立的國家開始鑄造自己的造幣。

The first silver dollar, authorized by Congress in 1792 and put into production in 1794, was a significant milestone. This coin, designed by Robert Scot, features an elegant depiction of Liberty with flowing hair.

1792年國會授權並於1794年投入生產的第一枚銀元是一個重要的里程碑。這枚硬幣由羅伯特·蘇格特（Robert Scot）設計，其優雅描繪了自由風格，頭髮流動。

Only a few surviving specimens of the 1794 silver dollar remain today. Its age, rarity, and historical importance make it highly valuable in the world of coins.

今天，只有少數尚存的1794美元的尚存標本。它的年齡，稀有性和歷史重要性使其在硬幣世界中具有很高的價值。

1933 Double Eagle

1933年雙鷹

The 1933 Double Eagle is a coin that has sparked interest and speculation. While many of these coins were originally minted, most were melted down during the Great Depression before they could enter circulation.

1933年的雙鷹是一種引起興趣和猜測的硬幣。儘管這些硬幣中的許多最初是鑄造的，但大多數硬幣在大蕭條之前融化了，然後才能進入循環。

However, a small number of 1933 Double Eagles escaped the melting and remained in existence. Only a few of these coins, triple-sealed in government cases, were later sold to collectors.

但是，少數1933年的雙鷹逃脫了熔化，並保持了存在。這些硬幣中只有少數在政府案件中進行了三次密封，後來被出售給收藏家。

In 2002, one of the 1933 Double Eagles sold at auction for an impressive $7.6 million. Its rarity, historical context, and the legal battle surrounding its sale contributed to its high value.

2002年，1933年的雙頭老鷹隊在拍賣會上以令人印象深刻的760萬美元出售。它的稀有性，歷史背景和圍繞其銷售的法律鬥爭促成了其高價值。

1804 Silver Dollar

1804年銀元

Often called the “King of American Coins,” the 1804 Silver Dollar is another coin that stands out for its rarity.

1804年的銀幣通常被稱為“美國硬幣之王”，是另一枚因稀有性而脫穎而出的硬幣。

Although it bears the date 1804, these coins weren’t actually struck until the 1830s. They were created as diplomatic gifts by the U.S. Mint to foreign dignitaries.

儘管它的日期為1804年，但這些硬幣實際上直到1830年代才遭到襲擊。它們是由美國造幣廠授予外國貴賓作為外交禮物的。

The coins were assembled using leftover parts from earlier years, and they weren’t meant for public circulation. Only 15 of these coins exist today.

這些硬幣是使用較早幾年的剩餘部分組裝而成的，它們並不是為了公共發行。這些硬幣中只有15個存在。

Their unique history, scarcity, and beauty make them highly desirable. In 1999, one of the 1804 Silver Dollars sold at auction for an incredible $4.1 million.

他們獨特的歷史，稀缺和美麗使他們非常可取。 1999年，在拍賣會上以令人難以置信的410萬美元售出的1804年白銀之一。

1913 Liberty Head Nickel

1913年Liberty Head Nickel

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is among the rarest and most mysterious coins in American coin collecting.

1913年的Liberty Head Nickel是美國硬幣收集中最稀有，最神秘的硬幣之一。

This particular nickel is interesting because it’s part of a small series of five coins that were illegally produced. In 1912, the U.S. Mint introduced a new design for the five-cent nickel coin.

這種特殊的鎳很有趣，因為它是非法生產的五個硬幣的一部分。 1912年，美國造幣廠為五美分的鎳硬幣推出了一種新設計。

However, there was an error in the die that resulted in the old design being used instead of the new one. Realizing the mistake, the Mint quickly destroyed the coins and any remaining metal.

但是，模具中存在錯誤，導致使用了舊設計，而不是新設計。意識到這一錯誤，薄荷迅速摧毀了硬幣和任何剩餘的金屬。

But before the coins could be fully recalled, five of them fell into the hands of a coin collector. After many years of searching, the collector managed to locate the remaining four nickels.

但是在完全召回硬幣之前，其中五個落入了硬幣收集器的手中。經過多年的搜索，收藏家設法找到了其餘的四個鎳。

The coins had been part of an estate in New England and were reportedly used in a family coin collection for many years. After disappearing from sight, they finally reappeared in 2003.

這些硬幣一直是新英格蘭莊園的一部分，據報導在家庭硬幣收藏中使用了多年。從視線中消失後，他們終於在2003年重新出現。

One of these rare nickels sold at auction for $4.5 million, making it one of the most valuable five-cent coins in existence.

這些稀有鎳以450萬美元的價格出售，使其成為現有最有價值的五美分硬幣之一。

1792 Birch Cent

1792年樺樹

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