Eight Rare Dimes And rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $52 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

Coin collectors want rare ones and are excited about valuable coins circulating. Eight rare dimes and a $52 million bicentennial quarter may be in your pocket. This article recounts the fascinating history of these numismatic marvels.

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Rare as the “King of Dimes,” the 1894-S Barber Dime has only 24 examples. Nine are believed to exist, making it a popular coin among collectors. Finding this gem in daily transactions is nearly impossible, adding to its mystique.

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Due to its low mintage of 264,000, the 1916-D Mercury Dime is expensive. Collectors have adored its winged Liberty Head for generations. The preservation of this rare piece of history is astounding.

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Coinage error: 1942/1 Mercury Dime due to die overdating. This error coin, with 10,000 in circulation, shows a botched minting. A pocket change numismatic anomaly is rare.

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The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, a symbol of American heritage, was altered by protesters. With 52,000 mintage, this coin marks a series milestone. Its possible survival shows how ordinary transactions can yield unexpected treasures.

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The Carson City Mint's 12,400-mint 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated Dime is a Western treasure. Rarer because it was only made for one year. An uncommon piece reminds us that history is closer than we think.

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This 1976 Bicentennial Quarter series celebrates America's 200th anniversary and is valuable. Most quarters are common, but flawed ones sell for a fortune. Rare Bicentennial Quarters are golden coins.

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With only 440,000 mintages, the New Orleans Mint 1895-O Barber Dime is rare. The unpredictable nature of coin circulation makes this Crescent City rarity likely to be found in everyday transactions. Only a handful exist.

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The 1932-D Washington Quarter is a classic from this beloved series' first year. Its 436,800 mintage makes this quarter a collectible American numismatic. Collectors and fans are thrilled it may survive.

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Eight Rare Dimes And rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $72 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

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Eight Rare Dimes And rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $52 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

Coin collectors want rare ones and are excited about valuable coins circulating. Eight rare dimes and a $52 million bicentennial quarter may be in your pocket. This article recounts the fascinating history of these numismatic marvels.

Rare as the “King of Dimes,” the 1894-S Barber Dime has only 24 examples. Nine are believed to exist, making it a popular coin among collectors. Finding this gem in daily transactions is nearly impossible, adding to its mystique.

The 1894-S Barber Dime: A Gem Lost in Time

Due to its low mintage of 264,000, the 1916-D Mercury Dime is expensive. Collectors have adored its winged Liberty Head for generations. The preservation of this rare piece of history is astounding.

The 1916-D Mercury Dime: A Century-Old Marvel

Coinage error: 1942/1 Mercury Dime due to die overdating. This error coin, with 10,000 in circulation, shows a botched minting. A pocket change numismatic anomaly is rare.

The 1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate: A Numismatic Anomaly

The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, a symbol of American heritage, was altered by protesters. With 52,000 mintage, this coin marks a series milestone. Its possible survival shows how ordinary transactions can yield unexpected treasures.

The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter: A Symbol of American Heritage

The Carson City Mint's 12,400-mint 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated Dime is a Western treasure. Rarer because it was only made for one year. An uncommon piece reminds us that history is closer than we think.

The 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated Dime: A Western Treasure

This 1976 Bicentennial Quarter series celebrates America's 200th anniversary and is valuable. Most quarters are common, but flawed ones sell for a fortune. Rare Bicentennial Quarters are golden coins.

The Bicentennial Quarter Series: Hidden Gems in Everyday Transaction

With only 440,000 mintages, the New Orleans Mint 1895-O Barber Dime is rare. The unpredictable nature of coin circulation makes this Crescent City rarity likely to be found in everyday transactions. Only a handful exist.

The 1895-O Barber Dime: A Crescent City Rarity

The 1932-D Washington Quarter is a classic from this beloved series' first year. Its 436,800 mintage makes this quarter a collectible American numismatic. Collectors and fans are thrilled it may survive.

The 1932-D Washington Quarter: Birth of an Icon

Eight Rare Dimes And rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $72 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

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