Six Rare Dimes and Ancient Bicentennial Quarter Worth $23 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

Rare coins in circulation thrill numismatists. Six rare dimes and an ancient bicentennial quarter worth $23 million are quietly circulating in pocket change. This listicle explores hidden numismatic treasures.

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The 1916 Denver Mint Mercury Dime is a numismatic gem. The obverse of this limited-edition dime features a winged Liberty head and the reverse a fasces. Few remain, making it a rare find in change.

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Die over-punching the previous year's date caused the 1942/1 Mercury Dime overdate error. It's barely noticeable, but this mistake makes the coin rarer and more valuable. With only a few in circulation, finding one is like finding treasure.

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The 1894 San Francisco Barber Dime is rare due to its low mintage. Due to its limited production, the 1894-S edition is prized. Finding this dime in your change is like finding a valuable piece of history.

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The 1796 Draped Bust Dime, one of the first US dimes, is a numismatic treasure. This dime, from the early days of coinage, has a delicate Liberty on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse.

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Coin collectors value the low-mintage 1822 Capped Bust Dime. Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse makes it appealing. Find one in circulation would be miraculous.

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Seated Liberty Dimes were scarce at the Carson City Mint in 1874, making the 1874-CC edition valuable. American West pioneers are honoured on this dime's Seated Liberty obverse and wreath reverse.

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Rare dimes include a revolutionary bicentennial quarter. Its unique design commemorating American independence's 200th anniversary makes this quarter worth $23 million.

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Top 10 Most Valuable Dimes

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Six Rare Dimes and Ancient Bicentennial Quarter Worth $23 Million Dollars Each Are Still in Circulation

Rare coins in circulation thrill numismatists. Six rare dimes and an ancient bicentennial quarter worth $23 million are quietly circulating in pocket change. This listicle explores hidden numismatic treasures.

The 1916 Denver Mint Mercury Dime is a numismatic gem. The obverse of this limited-edition dime features a winged Liberty head and the reverse a fasces. Few remain, making it a rare find in change.

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

Die over-punching the previous year's date caused the 1942/1 Mercury Dime overdate error. It's barely noticeable, but this mistake makes the coin rarer and more valuable. With only a few in circulation, finding one is like finding treasure.

The 1942/1 Mercury Dime: Overcoming the Odd

The 1894 San Francisco Barber Dime is rare due to its low mintage. Due to its limited production, the 1894-S edition is prized. Finding this dime in your change is like finding a valuable piece of history.

The 1894-S Barber Dime: A Rarity from the Past

The 1796 Draped Bust Dime, one of the first US dimes, is a numismatic treasure. This dime, from the early days of coinage, has a delicate Liberty on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse.

The 1796 Draped Bust Dime: An Early American Rarity

Coin collectors value the low-mintage 1822 Capped Bust Dime. Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse makes it appealing. Find one in circulation would be miraculous.

The 1822 Capped Bust Dime: Scarce and Highly Valuable

Seated Liberty Dimes were scarce at the Carson City Mint in 1874, making the 1874-CC edition valuable. American West pioneers are honoured on this dime's Seated Liberty obverse and wreath reverse.

The 1874-CC Seated Liberty Dime: A Western Rarity

Rare dimes include a revolutionary bicentennial quarter. Its unique design commemorating American independence's 200th anniversary makes this quarter worth $23 million.

The Ancient Bicentennial Quarter: A Revolutionary Discovery

Top 10 Most Valuable Dimes

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