从隐藏的宝藏到数百万：揭开世界上最有价值的硬币

在令人兴奋的稀有硬币收集世界中，观察宝贵的硬币就像揭开隐藏的宝藏一样。有些硬币的价值远不止其面值

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

在稀有硬币收集的引人入胜的领域中，发现有价值的硬币感觉就像是发掘了闪闪发光的宝藏。

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

由于其历史意义，稀缺或独特的造币错误，某些硬币的价值可能远远超过其面值。

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

金币的研究和收集硬币已经看到了一些了不起的发现，某些硬币在拍卖会上出售了数百万美元。

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

这是有史以来最有价值，最迷人的硬币：

Bicentennial Quarter

百年纪念季度

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

在我们名单的首要位置是两百年季度，该季度最近以近5000万美元的价格售出。

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.

本季度以罕见的误差称为“双向脱落”，这是在硬币铸造过程中可能出现的。在典型的情况下，用来贴上硬币设计的模具是精心对齐的。但是，在这种情况下，模具略微移动，从而在正面的一侧产生了硬币的主要设计印象。

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.

由于这种铸造错误，硬币的设计显得拉长和加倍，使其成为独特的收藏品。此外，这个特定的双百年季度是该特定误差硬币的唯一已知标本。

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，双百年季度，也称为华盛顿州的纪念季度，不是最有价值的硬币之一。但是，由于其独特性和极高的稀有性，这款独一无二的错误硬币变成了传奇的发现。

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.

从收藏家到投资者，许多人都渴望竞标和提高这款有价值的硬币的价格。最终，它以惊人的款项出售，使其成为拍卖会上出售的最昂贵的硬币之一。

1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

1794流动银元

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

接下来是1794年流动的头发银元，价值约1000万美元。

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.

这枚硬币是有史以来最早的银币之一，在钱币历史上占有特殊的位置。在美国革命之后，新成立的国家开始铸造自己的造币。

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年国会授权并于1794年投入生产的第一枚银元是一个重要的里程碑。这枚硬币由罗伯特·苏格特（Robert Scot）设计，其优雅描绘了自由风格，头发流动。

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，只有少数尚存的1794美元的尚存标本。它的年龄，稀有性和历史重要性使其在硬币世界中具有很高的价值。

1933 Double Eagle

1933年双鹰

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年的双鹰是一种引起兴趣和猜测的硬币。尽管这些硬币中的许多最初是铸造的，但大多数硬币在大萧条之前融化了，然后才能进入循环。

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，少数1933年的双鹰逃脱了熔化，并保持了存在。这些硬币中只有少数在政府案件中进行了三次密封，后来被出售给收藏家。

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年的双头老鹰队在拍卖会上以令人印象深刻的760万美元出售。它的稀有性，历史背景和围绕其销售的法律斗争促成了其高价值。

1804 Silver Dollar

1804年银元

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

1804年的银币通常被称为“美国硬币之王”，是另一枚因稀有性而脱颖而出的硬币。

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.

尽管它的日期为1804年，但这些硬币实际上直到1830年代才遭到袭击。它们是由美国造币厂授予外国贵宾作为外交礼物的。

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.

这些硬币是使用较早几年的剩余部分组装而成的，它们并不是为了公共发行。这些硬币中只有15个存在。

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.

他们独特的历史，稀缺和美丽使他们非常可取。 1999年，在拍卖会上以令人难以置信的410万美元售出的1804年白银之一。

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是美国硬币收集中最稀有，最神秘的硬币之一。

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.

这种特殊的镍很有趣，因为它是非法生产的五个硬币的一部分。 1912年，美国造币厂为五美分的镍硬币推出了一种新设计。

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，模具中存在错误，导致使用了旧设计，而不是新设计。意识到这一错误，薄荷迅速摧毁了硬币和任何剩余的金属。

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.

但是在完全召回硬币之前，其中五个落入了硬币收集器的手中。经过多年的搜索，收藏家设法找到了其余的四个镍。

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.

这些硬币一直是新英格兰庄园的一部分，据报道在家庭硬币收藏中使用了多年。从视线中消失后，他们终于在2003年重新出现。

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

这些稀有镍以450万美元的价格出售，使其成为现有最有价值的五美分硬币之一。

1792 Birch Cent

1792年桦树

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