Eight Rare Dimes And rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $70 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

Coin collectors sometimes find treasures in pockets. Many are unaware that the dollar has eight rare dimes and a $70 million bicentennial quarter. Explore numismatics and these extraordinary undiscovered coins in this listicle.

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Our favourite coin is the 1796 Draped Bust Dime, which evokes early America. Few of these dimes are in circulation. The intricate design of Lady Liberty with flowing hair appeals to collectors and historians.

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After travelling west, we see the 1874-CC Liberty Seated Dime from Carson City's rapid Westward expansion. A rare, circulated dime worth much more than its face value. Pioneering in the West makes it historic.

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WWII-resilient 1942/1 Mercury Dime. Die overuse gave this error coin a different date, making it valuable to collectors. The rare and unique origin make it one of the most sought-after Mercury Dimes.

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San Francisco's 1894-S Barber Dime delights numismatists. Low mintage attracts collectors to this City by the Bay dime. This elegant Liberty in a laurel wreath design is more appealing.

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The 1916-D Mercury Dime from the Denver Mint is beloved by collectors. This dime showcases Adolph A. Weinman's art with a lower mintage. Its winged Liberty design makes it desirable to numismatists.

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Quarter-million dollar rarity: 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. Finders find it valuable due to its intricate design and Lewis and Clark expedition history. This quarter displays early American coinage craftsmanship.

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As a nickel, the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is rare and valuable. Few of this numismatic legend coin exist. Mystery and drama make this coin one of the most valuable in the world.

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The 1970s Small Date Lincoln Cents, modern rarities, have eluded detection for decades. Due to its unique date variation, collectors searching pocket change for numismatic treasures seek this cent.

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Eight Rare Dimes And rare Bicentennial Quarter Worth $70 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

Coin collectors sometimes find treasures in pockets. Many are unaware that the dollar has eight rare dimes and a $70 million bicentennial quarter. Explore numismatics and these extraordinary undiscovered coins in this listicle.

Our favourite coin is the 1796 Draped Bust Dime, which evokes early America. Few of these dimes are in circulation. The intricate design of Lady Liberty with flowing hair appeals to collectors and historians.

The 1796 Draped Bust Dime: A Relic of Early American History

After travelling west, we see the 1874-CC Liberty Seated Dime from Carson City's rapid Westward expansion. A rare, circulated dime worth much more than its face value. Pioneering in the West makes it historic.

The 1874-CC Liberty Seated Dime: A Western Rarity

WWII-resilient 1942/1 Mercury Dime. Die overuse gave this error coin a different date, making it valuable to collectors. The rare and unique origin make it one of the most sought-after Mercury Dimes.

The 1942/1 Mercury Dime: Overcoming Minting Challenge

San Francisco's 1894-S Barber Dime delights numismatists. Low mintage attracts collectors to this City by the Bay dime. This elegant Liberty in a laurel wreath design is more appealing.

The 1894-S Barber Dime: A San Francisco Rarity

The 1916-D Mercury Dime from the Denver Mint is beloved by collectors. This dime showcases Adolph A. Weinman's art with a lower mintage. Its winged Liberty design makes it desirable to numismatists.

The 1916-D Mercury Dime: A Denver Mint Marvel

Quarter-million dollar rarity: 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. Finders find it valuable due to its intricate design and Lewis and Clark expedition history. This quarter displays early American coinage craftsmanship.

The 1804 Draped Bust Quarter: A Quarter-Million Dollar Rarity

As a nickel, the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is rare and valuable. Few of this numismatic legend coin exist. Mystery and drama make this coin one of the most valuable in the world.

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel: An Icon of Rarity

The 1970s Small Date Lincoln Cents, modern rarities, have eluded detection for decades. Due to its unique date variation, collectors searching pocket change for numismatic treasures seek this cent.

The 1970-S Small Date Lincoln Cent: Modern Rarity in Circulation

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