💰 Rare Pre-Revolution Silver Coin Sells for $2.52M! 🎉

[Tanjiro.Kamado]

A rare 17th-century American silver coin, struck in Boston in 1652 shortly after the first colonial mint opened, has sold for a record-breaking $2.52 million at auction, despite being only nickel-sized with a silver value of $1.03. Found in an Amsterdam cabinet in 2016 with a note referencing the Quincy family, the coin’s significance was confirmed after extensive analysis, tying it to New England’s early defiance of British rule. Distinct for its simple “NE” stamp and rarity—only one other verified example exists—the coin sparked an intense bidding war, fetching over three times its estimate and becoming the most expensive pre-U.S. Mint silver coin. ​

 

[Xeth_]

The sale of this rare 17th-century silver coin for $2.52M shows the immense value placed on history and rarity, making it a prized piece of American colonial heritage!

 

[patoowardfan]

Wow, this tiny piece of history is worth its weight in stories! The connection to early colonial defiance and the Quincy family makes it even more fascinating. Imagine the tales this coin could tell—proof that value is about so much more than just silver content!