Rare Eisenhower Dollar Prototype Sells for $189,000 After $10 Purchase
A 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype fetched $189,000 at auction after being acquired for under $10 in 2008.
A 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype fetched $189,000 at auction after being acquired for under $10 in 2008. JUST (JST) is trading at $0.1389, up 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Bitcoin.com, with live market data added, as of Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:30:04 UTC.
This sale highlights the potential value appreciation of rare coins, even those initially overlooked, and underscores the specialized market for numismatic rarities.
- 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype sold for $189,000 on October 18, 2026.
- The coin was originally purchased for under $10 in 2008.
- Only three known examples of this prototype exist.
A rare 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype, featuring an early reverse design with extra lunar craters, was sold for $189,000 on October 18, 2026. This sale, conducted by auction house GreatCollections, represents a significant return on investment for the original owner, who purchased the coin for less than $10 at the Long Beach Coin Expo in 2008.
The Judd-2147 piece is one of only three known examples of this prototype, which was altered before the final version of the Eisenhower dollar was produced. This rarity contributes to its high value in the numismatic market.
While the overall cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat with a total market cap of $2.69 trillion, this sale demonstrates the potential for value appreciation in alternative collectible markets. The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 37, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the crypto market.
In contrast, the 
JUST (JST) coin has seen a modest 24-hour increase of 1.55%, trading at $0.138749 with a market cap of $1.11 billion. However, it has experienced a 7-day decline of 2.43%.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, JUST (JST) has moved from $0.1387 to $0.1389 — +0.11%.
The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₦191.08 (about $0.1389), up 2.2% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.0% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Rare Eisenhower Dollar Prototype Sells for $189,000 After $1 — questions & answers
What makes this Eisenhower dollar prototype valuable?
Its rarity as one of only three known examples and its unique design with extra lunar craters contribute to its high value.
How much did the original buyer pay for the coin?
The coin was originally purchased for less than $10 at the Long Beach Coin Expo in 2008.
What is the current state of the cryptocurrency market?
The total crypto market cap is $2.69 trillion, with a Fear & Greed Index of 37, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment.
How much is 1 JUST worth in naira today?
About ₦191.08 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1389. The naira price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our JUST in naira page for any amount.
Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?
JST is up 0.11% since this brief first published — trading at $0.1389 now versus $0.1387 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.