The Top 10 Highest Valued Coins Sold in 2020

Though 2020 has been a year of economic uncertainty, the rare coin industry had an unprecedented surge of activity. This is partly due to the higher demand for precious metals, which often happens during times of stock market decline. But investor interest in the rare coin trade has been soaring in recent months like never before, with the Rare Coin Values Index hitting an all-time high over the summer, and experiencing its fastest growing increase in the past four years.

#10 - 1886-O Morgan Dollar - MS67 DMPL (PCGS) (CAC)

Price Realized: $780,000

Sold On: November 18, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#9 - 1849 Mormon $10 - K-3. Rarity-7. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC

Price Realized: $840,000

Sold On: December 21, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#8 - 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar - BB-1, B-1. Rarity-4. MS-62 (NGC)

Price Realized: $1,050,000

Sold On: December 21, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#7 - 1885 Trade Dollar - Proof-64 (PCGS)

Price Realized: $1,320,000

Sold On: March 19, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#6 - 1894-S Barber Dime - Proof-65 (NGC). CAC

Price Realized: $1,440,000

Sold On: December 21, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#5 - 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar - Class III Restrike. BB-306. Second Reverse. Proof-55 (PCGS)

Price Realized: 1,440,000

Sold On: March 19, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#4 - 1894-S 10C - Branch Mint PR66 PCGS

Price Realized: $1,500,000

Sold On: September 17, 2020
Sold By: Heritage

#3 - 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle - AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC

Price Realized: $1,920,000

Sold On: March 19, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers

#2 - 1927-D $20 - MS65+ PCGS. CAC

Price Realized: $2,160,000

Sold On: January 12, 2020
Sold By: Heritage Auctions

#1 - 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar - Class I Original. BB-304. Proof-65 (PCGS). OGH

Price Realized: $3,360,000

Sold On: December 21, 2020
Sold By: Stack's Bowers