Valuable Coins That Might Be Laying Around the House

1795 Cap Large Cent (Jefferson Head - Lettered Edge) - $285,279 (Very Fine Condition)

While you might have a few coins from this list in your collection, the odds of owning a 1795 Cap Large Cent are incredibly slim. Only three of these rare coins were ever made, and experts believe they weren’t even produced at an official mint. Instead, the story goes that a single man, John Harper, crafted them himself while seeking a government contract

Harper allegedly designed the coins and inscribed the phrase “One Hundred for a dollar” around the edge, adding to their mystique. Today, these coins are a numismatic treasure, with a flawless specimen valued at a staggering $285,279. Could you imagine holding such a piece of history in your hands? The combination of their rarity, unique origin, and historical intrigue makes the 1795 Cap Large Cent a dream find for collectors. If you’re lucky enough to stumble across one, you’ve hit the jackpot of coin collecting.