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.

An extremely rare 17th century coin owned by Founding Father John Adams' family has sold for $2.52 million. The silver threepence coin minted in 1652 set a new world record for a coin auction on Monday.