17th Century Silver Coin Sells for Record $2.52 Million at Auction

The rare 1652 New England threepence, found in an old cabinet in Amsterdam, is now the most expensive non-gold U.S. coin ever sold.

The coin, struck in Boston in 1652, was discovered in a cabinet in Amsterdam in 2016 and has set a new auction record for a non-gold U.S. coin.
Weighing just 1.1 grams, the coin's silver value is minimal, but its historical significance has driven its price to $2.52 million.
Identified by its 'NE' marking for New England and Roman numerals denoting its value, the coin is one of only two known to exist.
The coin's discovery and auction have captivated the numismatic community, marking it as one of the most important finds in American coin collecting.
The previous auction record for a pre-U.S. Mint coin was $646,250, making this sale more than triple the former record.