A coin is greater than money-money is history and uniqueness, besides sometimes incredible value. Examples of these treasures include the Bicentennial Quarter and the 1969 and 1970 dimes. Some of these coins, which might still be circulating, are worth up to $19 million! Let’s examine what makes these coins so precious and why collectors around … Read more
The Mercury Dime is a very famous ten-cent coin minted by the United States Mint from 1916 to 1945. The coin is silver for 90% and copper for 10%. Its total silver content is over .072 troy ounces. Mercury Dime Design and Name Another name for the Mercury Dime is the “Winged Liberty Head Dime.” … Read more
The world of numismatics is full of incredible stories of rare coins that are still in circulation today. Imagine finding not one, but two rare dimes and a Bicentennial Quarter in your pocket change, each valued at a staggering $15 million. These coins not only hold immense monetary value but also serve as historical artifacts, offering a glimpse … Read more
More than a hobby, coin collecting offers a gateway toward unraveling history and, at times, to great repute. Among the millions of coins appreciated by collectors, one can say three stand apart due to their rarity, interesting stories, and remarkable worth. Consisting of the 1894-S Barber Dime, the 1916-D Mercury Dime, and the 1975 No-S … Read more
Coin collecting is something beyond a hobby. It is like taking a glimpse into history and art. The Bicentennial Quarter occupies an exalted place in the coin collector world. This coin was created in 1976 to commemorate America’s 200th Independence Day. Just like any other coin, this was valued at a quarter, that is, 25 … Read more
Every time you pay for something and take your change in coins, that’s a bit of small fortunes without you actually realizing it. The world of coin collecting comes with some extremely interesting stories of these coins carrying values well over the millions mark. From high-profile mint errors to extremely few-edition run, let’s talk about a few of these most valuable sought-after coins in existence that can easily be lodged in your spares. The Crown Jewel: 1894-S Barber Dime Referred to as the “King of Dimes,” the 1894-S Barber Dime is one of the most prized coins in all of American coinage. In fact, there were only ever 24 struck, and fewer than nine known to exist today. The reason for this particular coin’s extreme rarity is quite a mystery and has been postulated to have been made strictly as presentation pieces for insiders in the San Francisco Mint. Value: This 1894-S Barber Dime, with its … Read more
Coins are more than loose change, with some being more valuable and changing multimillion-dollar fortunes. Some rare dimes and quirky quarters with stories attached to them are what excite collectors to shell out even as much as $90 million for them. Here are seven remarkable dimes and one impressive quarter that have taken the world of numismatics by storm. Mercury Dime The 1916-D Mercury Dime is highly sought after among collectors. Produced in Denver, it has a mintage of only 264,000 and is one of the rarest dimes to exist. Easily identified by the “D” mintmark that is located under the olive branch on the back, this dime is legendary because of its scarcity, and some pristine examples command up to $90 million. Draped Bust The 1796 Draped Bust Dime is … Read more
In a world dominated by electronic payments, the appeal of coin stays strong, especially with those dimes and that lone Bicentennial quarter said to be worth almost $23 million. Here are some of those ancient coins that continue to drive both seasoned collectors and lay treasure hunters crazy, or could you be hiding some of these treasures without you even knowing it? 1894-S Barber The rarest numismatic coins, the pinnacle of rarity, include the 1894-S Barber Dime, with a total of only 24 produced, and far fewer that have survived. Dubbed the “numismatic holy grail,” the coin is the epitome of perfection in both its history and rarity, carrying an estimated value of as much as $23 million, based on its uniqueness and demand. Mercury Dimes Many Mercury Dimes are rare because: Roosevelt Dimes Some Roosevelt … Read more