8 Rare Dimes & a Bicentennial Quarter (all worth millions)
Coins are not only coins; they amount to something more — history, fine art, and in case you are very lucky: a treasure. For collectors, the excitement is in finding something of great value where you least expect it — like maybe sitting right there in your back pocket. Some of the coins collectors will be chasing include eight extremely rare dimes and a Bicentennial Quarter, any of which might fetch up to millions at auction. PayPal and the Coins; a Retort to the Importance of These Must-have-article-types | Trading videos Equities Forex Income $$$ Bankinginfo.info June 17, Ubetco1 via Flickr. This is about PayPal finding those coins that merchants got from doing business with them.
1796 Draped Bust Dime
A notable addition to any American Coin Collection, the 1796 Draped Bust Dime is a piece of history. Minted in 1796 at the Philadelphia Mint, this is one of only a few known dimes from that year and among the first minted by America as a whole; it bears Robert Scot’s design with flowing hair for Lady Liberty. An eagle within a wreath is featured on the reverse side. The coin is very scarce since it was struck so long ago, and not many were made; only about 22,000 pieces seem to have been coined — probably a lot fewer are left in good grade. In addition to its rarity, this coin is also prized by collectors, for it represents the early days of American Coinage.
1872 CC Liberty Seated Dime
Type I (1872 CC Liberty Seated Dime) – Carson City Mint, a key player in the Westward Expansion. This mint generated coins in lower numbers than any other, making the Carson City Mint coins highly desirable to currency collectors. Of those, the 1872-CC dime is extremely rare, and only a few thousand were ever minted. It is a reminder of the struggles facing coin production at Wild West mints, where every single planchet was precious.
1894 S Barber Dime
One of the most famous coins in American history is also one of its rarest: The 1894 S Barber Dime. Made in San Francisco, just 24 of the dimes were struck, and today only nine are known to still be around. Why the limited mintage remains a mystery, but one of the most enduring theories is that they were made by request through his friends (bankers) in San Francisco. This dime is not only rare; it also has a pretty cool story that makes this item super valuable. A single example in mint condition could easily sell at auction for millions of dollars.
1913 Liberty Head Nickel
Not a penny, the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel features on this list by virtue of its rarity and price. Five of these nickels were known to have been minted, though their origin is a bit enigmatic. The U.S. Mint states these coins were never made by them, so the mystery is about where they supposedly came from and if some other type of unknown mint was responsible. However they were made, a 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is collectively one of the most sought-after coins in existence… Each example today is worth an estimated several million dollars.
1916 D Mercury Dime
Another coin, the 1916 D Mercury, has become one of America’s most renowned coins in numismatic lore, both for its beauty and rarity. The Mercury Dime, designed by Adolph A. Weinman, is one of the most beautiful U.S. coins ever minted, with Lady Liberty depicted wearing a winged cap. The Denver minted version of 1916-D is considered as one on the rare side, with just around 264,000 coins minted. This dime is a collector’s favorite, not just for the design but because of how difficult it can be to find in better grades.
1942/1 Mercury Dime
The most famous error coin is the 1942/1 Mercury Dime. It was made with an overdate from a not properly prepared die, so below the “2,” it’s possible to see the “1” because the number depicted on the die itself can still be visible under that. The error was present at both the Philadelphia and Denver mints, but this example is from Philly. Error coins make attractive pieces for collectors due to the fact that they are a mistake, caught too late, and this, in turn, makes them stand out from regular issues.
1970 S Small Date Lincoln Penny
The 1970-S Small Date Lincoln Cent ranks easily as a modern rarity that collectors continue to ponder. The coin has a small date (small numbers) compared to regular, and this is the price of all good things — so difficult to identify with type (common for coins large). This is a very popular coin with collectors because of the minor differences between this and its large date counterpart, causing difficulty in distinguishing the real thing from genuine small dates.
Rare Bicentennial Quarter
The Bicentennial Quarter, made in 1976 to mark the U.S. bicentennial, is not a rare coin—millions were struck that year—but it does have value due to its historical significance. There are rare versions of this quarter that some collectors go after, especially if the quarter in their possession has an error or unique minting marks. A select few of these rare quarters have fetched high prices at auction, which has not gone unnoticed by collectors who search through their loose change, hoping to get lucky.
To summarize:
Coin collecting folklore is littered with stories of fantastic heretofore unseen coins and even more amazing profits. The 8 dime varieties and the Bicentennial Quarter covered here are all quite invaluable, given their individual history/actions made. Many millions of dollars have since been paid for these coins, the ultimate in numismatic rarities, with values beyond imagination from even small pocket finds to those made by lifetime collectors.
People also ask:
1. How to tell If you have One of these Rare Coins?
Assessing rare coins may mean having to be schooled in specific systems of coinage, such as those based on mint-marks and time frame models in addition to layout errors. And we always recommend contacting an appraiser for a second-albeit professional-opinion.
2. Where can I sell a rare coin?
Rare coins are sold at auctions and by coin and precious metal dealers as well as via specialized online channels.
3. If I find a rare coin, on the other hand…
When you believe that this could be worth something, then contact a rare coin expert for your valuation of the coins!
Not only are they valuable as numismatic items, but these coins remain unique pieces of American history that retain a fascination for collectors and historians.
