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Rare coin news – Silver shilling found in old candy box sells for $350,000 and is one of only 40 in existence

12:00 ET, Dec 13 2021
Updated: 12:00 ET, Dec 13 2021

AN extremely rare coin found in a candy box recently sold for $350,000 at an auction.

The coin is known as a one-shilling silver coin, which was minted in Colonial New England in 1652.

"I am not surprised at the amount of interest this exceptional coin attracted," coin specialist James Morton said in a statement.

"The price paid, which was above estimate, reflects its extraordinary historic significance and outstanding original state of preservation."

There are believed to be just 40 shilling coins known to exist.

Check your change for rare nickels, dimes, half dollars, Lincoln pennies, and other coins because some of them could sell for thousands.

Please read our rare coins live blog for the latest news and updates...

Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 12:00

History of the Morgan Dollar

As the Morgan Dollar was only minted from 1878 to 1904, these coins have become especially popular to collect.

The coins are named after George T. Morgan, assistant engraver for the US Mint.

The coin carries the image of a bald eagle with wings outstretched on one side.

The other side shows a left-facing Liberty wearing what is known as a Phrygian cap.

The Morgan Dollar was minted again in 1921, with these coins selling today for upwards of $100 in some cases, and also in 2021 as a non-circulating coin.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 11:30

The upkeep of old coins

Old coins shouldn't be cleaned as it could possibly lower their value or even worse, permanently damage them, experts have said.

If you want to clean a coin, consider one that has sentimental value rather than monetary or one that isn't rare, they add.

And if you're unsure of how to properly clean a coin and you want a second opinion, get in contact with a coin expert before trying any of the following methods.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 11:00

Postage stamps as currency

There was a nationwide coin shortage during the Civil War, so the government began accepting postage stamps as a form of payment.

People held onto their coins because at the time, they were still made of gold and silver metals, which were valuable.

This then led to a shortage of stamps.

Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 10:30

See hidden faces in bills

Did you know that your paper bills have hidden faces?

Hold your bill up to the light to see them.

With the $100 bill, you can see an additional portrait of Benjamin Franklin in the empty space located on the right side of the visible picture.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 10:00

Harriet Tubman may appear on the $20

In 2016, the Department of Treasury announced plans to redesign the $5, $10, and $20 bills.

Harriet Tubman was chosen to be the new face of the $20 bill. She would replace Andrew Jackson, who would appear on the back of the bill.

The proposed changes have not yet been confirmed.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 09:30

Women's suffrage movement on the $10

A proposed redesign on the back of the $10 bill would honor icons of the women's suffrage movement, including Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, and Susan B. Anthony.

Alexander Hamilton would still be the face of the front of the $10 bill.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 09:00

Most paper money contains traces of drugs

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth chemist Yuegang Zuo conducted a study in 2009, which found that 85 to 95 percent of paper money in circulation contains traces of cocaine.

In some major cities, including Los Angeles, Miami, and Boston, 100 percent of paper bills showed traces of cocaine.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 08:30

First animals

The first animal to appear on a US coin was an eagle, in 1794.

Following the eagle was a bison, which appeared on the nickel from 1913 until 1938.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 08:00

The $100,000 bill

Many are shocked to find the bills actually exist.

Woodrow Wilson appears on the rare bill, which is known as a "gold certificate."

If you have one, it's likely worth more than $1million.

Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 07:30

Most valuable rare coins up to $10,000, part 3

The Capped Bust coinage of the US consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar.

This particular design lasted from 1809 to 1837 on the dime, selling for $3,383 in Spring 2021.

The Morgan dollar was first minted from 1878 to 1904 and appeared again in 1921 and 2021.

One of the coins from 1893 recently sold for $2,550 on eBay, after attracting more than 45 bids.

Check your spare change as you never know what you might find!
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 07:00

Most valuable rare coins up to $10,000, part 2

Another valuable coin to look out for?

The $1 Gold Liberty Head, which is the smallest ever coin struck at the US Mint.

A version of this coin from 1854 racked up more than 40 bids and sold for $3,401 on eBay in March 2021.

The first $5 Capped Bust coins were released in 1807 with a reported mintage of less than 34,000.

So it wasn't surprising when a version of this coin from 1808/1809 sold for $3,400 on eBay in April 2021, having attracted more than 35 bids from potential buyers.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 06:00

Most valuable rare coins up to $10,000

There are many rare coins out there, but knowing what to keep an eye out for is crucial.

The Flowing Hair dollar was the first official silver $1 coin.

The design was created in 1794 but only lasted until 1795 when it was replaced with the Draped Bust version.

This coin recently sold for $10,633 on eBay.

The Gold Eagle was the first-ever gold coin issued by the US Mint.

It originated in 1792 and has a denomination of $10.

The priciest version of this coin sold for a price tag of $7,988.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 05:30

How valuable are older coins?

Some coins draw attention on basis of how old they are.

Keep in mind that the value of the coin could depend on the grade and condition.

And any coin is only worth how much someone else is willing to pay for them, so you're not guaranteed to make a mint when you've found an uncommon coin.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 05:00

'The star of the collection'

James Morton, the auctioneer's coin specialist, said the New England coin is the "star of the collection."

"I could hardly believe my eyes when I realized that it was an excellent example of a New England shilling, struck by John Hull in 1652 in Boston for use as currency by early settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony," he said in a statement.

In 1652, the Massachusetts General Court made Hull and his assistant, Robert Sanderson, as Boston mintmaster, responsible for producing North America's first silver coinage.

But the mint was considered treasonous by King Charles II and was shut down in 1682, according to the statement.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 04:30

Rare silver shilling coin

A rare coin worth pennies when it was first minted in New England in the mid-17th century was estimated to sell for about $300,000 when put up for auction in London this month.

The silver one shilling coin was made in Boston in 1652 and is considered the best example of the roughly 40 coins of its type known to still exist, according to info from the Associated Press.

It was recently found in the United Kingdom inside a candy tin containing hundreds of older coins, according to a statement from auctioneer Morton & Eden Ltd. in October.

Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 04:00

Buyer pays 340 times coin's actual value

A rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £170 on eBay- more than 340 times the coin's worth.

The rare coin features a unique commemorative design, which is in fact the most popular to collect, as only 210,000 legitimate copies exist.

Check your change or coin collection to see if you could make your own profit from one of these rare coins.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 03:00

Research your rare coins' value

The most valuable coins are usually those with a low mintage or an error, as they're deemed the most valuable by collectors.

To check out if your coins are worth anything on eBay, search the full name, select the "sold" listing and then toggle the search to "highest value."

It will give you an idea of the amount of money that the coin is going for.

You can either choose to sell the coin on eBay or through a specialist site such as Coinappraiser or USA Coin Book.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 02:00

Flying eagle soaring high

A penny from 1856 sold for more than $11,000 in August 2021.

Designed by portraitist James Barton Longacre, the circulated coin features an eagle on one side with "one cent" shown on the other.

More than 65 bids were collected on eBay in pursuit of the coin.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 01:00

Rare Lincoln pennies worth

Lincoln's emergence on the obverse side of the one-cent coin occurred in 1909, on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Since then, plenty of versions have been released into circulation.

The most valuable coins are usually those with a low mintage or an error.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 00:30

Is the $2 bill rare?

While it is less common than other paper bills, $2 bills aren't uncommon, and their value is $2.

Thomas Jefferson's face has been printed on the bill since 1869, and the first person to appear on the bill was Alexander Hamilton.
Cierra Jones 13th Dec 2021, 00:00

Carson City mint

Legislation was passed in 1863 to build a mint in Carson City, as it was difficult to transport gold and silver through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Francisco mint.

The Carson City mint was completed in 1869 and the first coins were struck with the year 1870.

For only 23 years, the Carson City mint produced gold and silver coins.

Because of this, Carson City Morgan Dollars are especially rare.

Be sure to check your spare change for these other rare coins.

Cierra Jones 12th Dec 2021, 23:30

Where are US coins minted?

The US has six mint facilities.

Locations in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and West Point, are production facilities.

The treasury is headquartered in Washington D.C.

There is also a bullion depository in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Cierra Jones 12th Dec 2021, 23:00

Coins minted in 2021

There are billions of coins currently in circulation in the US.

Figures by the United States Mint show that 11.2billion coins have been produced for circulation so far in 2021.
Cierra Jones 12th Dec 2021, 22:30

History behind the nickel

The shield was replaced by the Liberty Head nickel, followed by the Buffalo nickel in 1913, as part of a drive to increase the beauty of American coinage.

It wasn't until 1938 that President Thomas Jefferson officially graced the nickel.
Cierra Jones 12th Dec 2021, 22:00

Which U.S. president is on the nickel?

The US nickel was introduced in 1866.

The first design on the five-cent coin was the Shield nickel, which was struck from 1866 until 1883.