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‘King of Silver Dollars’ coin could fetch over $1M at auction

Laura Baisas

created: Jan. 5, 2026, 6:15 p.m. | updated: Jan. 13, 2026, 6:22 p.m.

A 19th century coin widely considered to be “the King of Silver Dollars” is hitting the auction block next week as part of Heritage’s FUN US Coins Signature Auction. The Adams-Carter 1804 Class III Draped Bust dollar is one of only 16 known examples of the 1804 silver dollars. The valuable silver coin is the undisputed headliner of the 38-item Presidio Collection that will be auctioned January 14-17. In addition to the King of Silver Dollars, the third-finest 1854-S Liberty Quarter Eagle, will also be up for auction. The 76-lot collection includes several rare gold coins and stellas—or four dollar gold coins.

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