This coin has a serious minting error, including an image that does not correspond to its reverse side. Old coins from the United States are the most sought-after items for coin collectors. Experts in coin and banknote collecting are willing to pay a fortune for an old coin or one with a rare minting. A clear example is the coin we will tell you about below, which was auctioned for more than £72,000.
Numismatics: which 1-dollar coin is worth more than £72,000?
According to the specialist website “Heritage Auctions”, one of the most sought-after coins in the world of numismatics is the Sacagawea dollar, a coin that has an unexpected flaw, considerably increasing its value. For now, the exact number of coins in circulation with this error is unknown, so you should check your belongings to see if you have one.
Coin and banknote collectors pay a fortune for this piece.
The 2014 Sacagawea dollar, minted at the Denver Mint, features the figure of the historic Native American Sacagawea on the obverse, while the reverse should feature the image of two Native Americans with a fish basket. However, due to a manufacturing error, the Statue of Liberty appears instead.
It is estimated that almost three million coins were minted in this series, but so far only one has been discovered and subsequently auctioned for more than £74,000. Therefore, there is a good chance that there are more coins of this type in circulation; you just need to keep an eye out for their characteristics.
The Sacagawea dollar with this error has a diameter of 26.50 millimetres and weighs only 8.10 grams. In terms of composition, it is 77% copper, 12% zinc, and 1% other metals on a pure copper core.
This collector’s item dazzles the world of numismatics.
As mentioned above, the reverse side features an image of the Statue of Liberty (the correct coin shows two Native Americans) with ‘$1’ on the left edge. In addition, the legend ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’ is located on the outer rim.
On the obverse, we can see a portrait of Sacagawea with a child on her back. The motto ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ is also visible on the left margin and ‘LIBERTY’ at the top.
If you find a coin with these characteristics, you should have it certified by numismatic professionals before selling it or auctioning it to the highest bidder. Remember that the better its condition, the more money you will get for it.
