What are the most valuable and rare coins?

Coming in as the oldest addition to the list of most valuable and rare coins is this ancient specimen from the Roman Republic. Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the conspirators behind the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C., commissioned a set of coins to commemorate his part in the coup.

What is a rare US coin?

For those on the smallest of budgets, coins like the 1964 (Denver) Jefferson Nickels can be a great entry point, only costing marginally more than the coin's face value. Within the realm of rare coins, the category of rare US coins holds a particular fascination for collectors and history enthusiasts.

Where do rare coins come from?

Rare and expensive coins also come from outside the United States, and this Gold Dinar from the Umayyad Caliphate is the perfect example. Selling for over $6 million, it originates from the reign of Yazid II, who ruled from 720 to 724.