An American silver coin dating back to the 17th century, before the United States was founded, has sold for a record-breaking $2.52 million at auction, eight years after it was discovered in an old cabinet in Amsterdam.

A rare 17th Century coin sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.52 million eight years after it was found in an old cabinet.

There are loads of rare coins which could be sitting in your pocket that hold a massive value without you knowing it. So do you have any of these gems lurking in your pocket?

There's a number of coins you need to keep an eye on in your pocket - with one selling for a staggering £750 and another for £205.

Rare coins have been making headlines lately, with some worth hundreds or thousands more than their face value

A rare penny is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum at auction so it's worth checking your change this instance. The coin is believed to be the "rarest ever known penny"

A small silver coin that was struck in 17th century Boston just sold for $2.5 million dollars. The 1652 Massachusetts threepence is about the size of a nickel, weighs only 1.1 grams, and the silver itself has a value of $1.