Rare U.S. Constitution Copy Fetches Over $11 Million At Auction Historic document discovered in filing cabinet of North Carolina plantation sells to anonymous bidder after intense bidding warA rare copy of the United States Constitution has captured significant attention after selling for over $11 million during an auction held on October 17, 2024, at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina. The auction began with bids starting at $1.1 million and quickly escalated. This document holds immense historical value as it was part of the first batch of copies printed following the 1787 Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia. The signed document sold was among the few surviving copies, as only eight or nine are known to exist today. This sentiment resonates particularly deeply considering the previous record set by hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, who purchased another early copy of the Constitution for $43.2 million back in 2021.

Source: New York Times October 20, 2024 11:04 UTC