A tiny, early American silver coin personally authorized by President George Washington 215 years ago has been purchased for a record $1,500,000 by a California educational foundation.
A 215-year-old coin that was part of the first batch of coins produced by the U-S Mint has sold for one-point-five (m) million dollars.
A nonprofit group paid $1.5 million for a coin that was only worth five cents when it was produced more than 200 years ago.
Imbue history and add pedigree to a 215-year-old near mint condition coin and it can do wonders for its value. How's $1.5 million?
It turns out a half dime can be worth a pretty penny.
Twenty-seven rare 1867 coins worth more than $150,000 are missing from their designated storage spot at the Iowa State Historical Building.
It's worth $2.5 million, and it fits in the palm of your hand.
The first gold coin struck in 1787 for the United States is featured in a free educational documentary available online.
The first gold coin struck in 1787 for the young United States, valued today at $6 million and owned by a Laguna Beach resident, is now the subject of a mini-documentary, “The First American Coins,” according to its producer.
The unique initials-on-eagle’s-breast Brasher Doubloon, the first gold coin struck in 1787 for the young United States, is featured in a new, six-minute documentary. The educational video entitled, “The First American Coins,” is available free online.
