By Gregory Wallace @gregorywallace November 20, 2013: 2:40 AM ET
1799 B5 and BB157 Silver Dollar
2 of 5
Sold for: $822,500
Heritage Auctions described this as the "finest known 1799-dated dollar," as well as the best surviving dollar from the era with a draped bust and heraldic eagle. It was in Newman's collection for over 50 years.