What kinds of coins are the most valuable?
Many valuable coins are currently in circulation. These coins blend into regular pocket change because the differences between them and other coins are very slight.
The gold coin has scarcity value most.
Metal Date And Denomination Country Weight
Gold 1839-1908, 1908-1929 $5 United States 0.2418 Oz.
Gold 1838-1907, 1907-1933 $10 United States 0.4837 Oz.
Gold 1849-1933 $20 United States 0.9675 Oz.
Gold $50 Gold American Eagle United States 1.0 Oz
Gold $25 Gold American Eagle United States 0.5 Oz.
Gold $10 Gold American Eagle United States 0.25 Oz.
Gold $5 Gold American Eagle United States 0.1 Oz.
Each of the American Gold Eagle four sizes contains 91.67% gold (22 karat), 3% silver, and 5.33% copper.
1/10 troy oz coin
Diameter: 16.50 mm
Thickness: 1.19 mm
Gross weight: 0.1091 troy oz (3.393 g)
Face value: $5
1/4 troy oz coin
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.83 mm
Gross weight: 0.2727 troy oz (8.483 g)
Face value: $10
1/2 troy oz coin
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 2.24 mm
Gross weight: 0.5454 troy oz (16.965 g)
Face value: $25
1 troy oz coin
Diameter: 32.70 mm
Thickness: 2.87 mm
Gross weight: 1.0909 troy oz (33.930 g)
Face value: $50
