This article delves into eight rare dimes and one extraordinary Bicentennial quarter, each commanding a staggering $22 million.
One of the most famous rarities in American numismatics, the 1894-S Barber Dime, is shrouded in mystery and legend.
These dimes were struck at the San Francisco Mint, supposedly for the mint superintendent's friends and collectors.
The most famous specimen, a pristine proof example, recently sold for over $2 million, with the finest of these dimes potentially valued at up to $22 million due to its rarity and historical significance.
This dime is a testament to minting anomalies and their resulting rarity. In 1873, the Carson City Mint produced a small batch of Liberty Seated Dimes without arrows at the date, indicating a transitional period between different designs.
Their elusive nature and historical context could justify a valuation approaching $22 million in a high-stakes auction.
The 1916-D Mercury Dime is not only a cornerstone for collectors but also a symbol of the artistic transition in American coinage.