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1897 coin sells for $390,400, shattering auction record

Heritage Auctions says the 1897 piece fetched $390,400 at a Sept. 2 sale — a dramatic new high for the series.

Published Sep 15, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

An 1897 coin broke the previous auction record of $60,375 established in 2005, selling for $390,400 at an auction on Sept. 2, Heritage Auctions, the organizer, said in a statement.