Rarest coins

Rarest coins

1944 Steel Lincoln Penny
The US mint went back to using copper but a few steel coins were minted.
Copies: 30

1804 Silver Dollar, Class I
Minted as a gift for Asian dignitaries on state visits.
Copies: 15

1933 Double Eagle
Never officially circulated due to the US government recalling it.
Copies: 13

1943 US Copper Penny
The copper was not to be used during wartime but a few coins were made.
Copies: 10-15

1792 Birch Cent
A prototype coin the US mint made before officially minting pennies the next year.
Copies: 10

1787 Brasher Doubloon
Ephraim Brasher minted his own coins after the US Mint denied him.
Copies: 7

1936 Canadian "Dot" Dime
The dot under the date on the coin means it was minted in 1937, not 1936.
Copies: 5

1913 Liberty Head Nickel
These were minted without the approval of the US Mint.
Copies: 5

$1 Million Gold Canadian Maple Leaf
These collectable coins were used to promote new gold bullion coins.
Copies: 5

1815 US Large Cent
The US mint did not have enough copper to make coins for the 1815 quota.
Copies: 4~

1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent
An experimental style when the US Mint was testing minting.
Copies: 4

1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny
An error coin that affects the front of the coin.
Copies: 3

1936 Canadian "Dot" Penny
The dot under the date on the coin means it was minted in 1937, not 1936.
Copies: 3

1343 Edward III Florin
A British 6-shilling coin.
Copies: 3

1870-S Silver Dollar
Minted by the San Francisco mint just after their construction. A trial run?
Copies: 2

1974 aluminium cent
Minted for a trial run but never went into circulation. Maybe illegal to own.
Copies: 1-3

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Rarest books and documents

Rarest books and documents

You may find a treasure in the backrooms of a library or in a nondescript bookshop...

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (first edition)
1997 hardbound book that started it all. I think my primary school had this edition.
Copies: 500 made, 200~ good condition

Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit
1901 independent printing by Beatrix Potter herself.
Copies: 250

First Folio
The first Shakespeare collection; 36 plays in all.
Copies: 750 made, 235 known of

The Birds of America
A book of beautiful painted American birds, released in parts between 1827–1838.
Copies: 120 complete

The Gutenberg Bible
The first mass produced book; from 1440.
Copies: 150-180 made, 49 known of

The Declaration of Independence
1776 American document of the 13 US colonies declaring independence from the UK.
Copies: 200 made, 26 known of

On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres
1543 book by Nicolaus Copernicus detailing heliocentric theory.
Copies: 500+ made, 260 known of

In Our Time
1924 short story collection by Ernest Hemingway.
Copies: 300 made, 170 good condition

The Canterbury Tales
A collection of pilgrims' stories by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century.
Copies: 90~ across all 14th century editions

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
1865 original illustrations edition due to being recalled and redrawn.
Copies: 2000 made, 25 known of

Tamerlane and Other Poems
The first public work by Edgar Allen Poe.
Copies: 50 made, 12 known of

Bay Psalm Book
The first book printed in the United States, in 1640.
Copies: 11 known of, 5 of which are complete

The Tales of Beedle the Bard (1st edition)
2007 book by J.K. Rowling, originally made for her friends.
Copies: 7

Magna Carta
1215 document written to make monarchs and governments accountable.
Copies: 4 original, 250 copies made but only 17 known of

Missale Aboense
The first book printed in Finland, in 1330.
Copies: 2

The Codex of Leicester
Handwritten notes of Leonardo Da Vinci.
Copies: 1


One of a kinds
Too many books and documents exist with just one known copy in existence.
Examples: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/mb?a=listis;c=158633464

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Rarest baseball cards

Rarest baseball cards

Rummage through your dad or granddad's junk; you might find some good cards in the attic or garage.

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Topps #311 Mickey Mantle (1952)
One of the first modern baseball cards. Thousands were dumped into the Hudson River.
Copies: 1,283~

1909-11 T206 White Border Eddie Plank
The white border version had most of its stock destroyed for quality reasons.
Copies: 75~

T206 Honus Wagner (1909)
Wagner did not want to be associated with cigarettes, so production was cut short.
Copies: 50-200

1909-11 T206 Ty Cobb Tobacco (Ty Cobb Back)
Tobacco ad on the back. In 2016 seven copies were found in an old paper bag.
Copies: 22~

1914 Baltimore News #9 Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth was signed up for the Baltimore Orioles for less than a year.
Copies: 10~

1909 T206 Joe Doyle (error)
The misprint of this version says “Nat’l instead of “American”.
Copies: 10

1910 T210 Old Mill Joe Jackson
Never made the big leagues but his card is a holy grail.
Copies: 9~

1933 Butter Cream Babe Ruth Baseball Card
Cause for rarity is unknown. One of the copies was accidentally thrown out. D'oh!
Copies: 2

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Rarest assorted others

Rarest assorted others

Various categories I couldn't get much info on.


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Rarest misc TCG cards

Babylon 5:

Surprise

Specially made for cast members and can only be played by cast members.
Copies: 1000~

Final Fantasy TCG:

A-002 Promo
Given out at the Dissidia NT Arcade fanfest event.
Copies: 75-500~

Neopets TCG:

The Darkest Faerie Sketch Cards
Rare cards depicting sketch drawings.
Copies: 200~ of each

World of Warcraft TCG:

Spectral Tiger
Very rare loot card that gives a neat mount in the main game.
Copies: unknown but the odds were 1/484 from Fires of Outland booster packs.

Dragon Ball Z Collectable Card Game:

Ultimate Champion
For the winner of the 2003 DBZ World Championship tournament.
Copies: 1


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Rarest clocks

Duc d’Orleans Breguet Sympathique Clock
1795 clock that sync your pocket watch to the clock when placed inside.
Exist: 10

Faberge Egg clocks
Faberge eggs that function as clocks.
Exist: 4

Patek Philippe Magpie’s Treasure Nest Clock
1992 clock, golden magpie with a massive 104.75-carat tanzanite gem in a gold nest.
Exist: 1


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Rarest wines

Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1951
Australian wine.
Exist: 20

1795 Terrantez Madiera
The oldest you can can buy by the sip or glass. Pricey!
Exist: 12~

Chateau d’Yquem 1811
The most expensive white wine sold.
Exist: 10

1945 Romanee-Conti
The most expensive bottle of wine ever sold.
Exist: 2

1947 French Cheval-Blanc
The only known bottle of this brand in the imperial format
Exist: 1

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Rarest collectables - contents page

Rarest collectables - contents page

I like rare collectables, so I've tried to document them by genre.
These are physical items, so no digital rares like TF2 hats or based drops.

NOTE:  I have only really added entries with a known/speculated quantity in existence.
              That means I know I am missing items from these lists, but I really need a number.
           
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• Rarest assorted others

• Rarest baseball cards

• Rarest books and documents

• Rarest coins

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• Rarest Magic the Gathering cards

• Rarest movie posters

• Rarest PEZ dispensers

• Rarest Pokemon cards

• Rarest stamps

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• Rarest vehicles

• Rarest video games

• Rarest vinyl records

• Rarest watches

• Rarest Yu-Gi-Oh cards

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If you have any info about these items, be sure to add them in the comments page of its genre!