Money Museum Showcase Highlights
Show attendees have the opportunity to see some of the world’s most beautiful and valuable coins, paper money and related numismatic treasures not seen anywhere else.
The Museum Showcase features rare and historic items from the ANA’s Money Museum and items generously lent to the ANA from private collections.
The King of U.S. Coins
The 1804 silver dollar is among the most coveted of all U.S. rare coins, with only 15 known examples. Strangely, no dollars dated 1804 were actually struck in that year. The United States Mint struck only dollars dated 1803 in 1804, and then ceased regular production of silver dollars until 1840.
Charlotte & Dahlonega Gold
America’s first gold rush began in the South, giving rise to the famed Charlotte and Dahlonega mints. Explore the origins of Southern gold coinage through select pieces and artifacts from that formative era.
The Nickel That Never Was
The story of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel begins with a mystery — no one is sure how or why the five known pieces were produced. Over the years, the “fab five” have become some of the world’s most valuable coins and have consistently been among the price leaders in the numismatic market.
1792 Engraved Washington Indian Peace Medal
The smallest of the three Washington medal sizes, these were typically given to less important leaders and warriors. As with all Washington Indian Peace medals, they were highly valued by their recipients. Around twenty small-size 1792 medals remain, with only about seven recorded.
1933 Eagle
The United States Mint produced 312,500 gold Eagles in 1933; however, fewer than 40 are known to survive today. The display at the National Money Show will be a rare public appearance for this historic coin designed by acclaimed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Famous Errors
Minting mishaps have created some of America’s most sought-after coins. Explore classics like the 1955 Doubled Die cent, the Three-Legged Buffalo, Wisconsin’s Leaf varieties, and the “Godless” Dollar and more.
Bank of the United States Notes
Highlights from a recent donation to the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum by ANA Life Members John & Nancy Wilson of Bank of the United States obsolete banknotes and checks. This extensive collection includes checks signed by President Andrew Jackson and General Winfield Scott.
Access virtual exhibits that allow you to view high resolution images and detailed information about fascinating numismatic collections.
