Rare dimes and Bicentennial quarters attract collectors and investors. These $38 million coins are financial powerhouses, not artifacts. This article describes six rare dimes and a Bicentennial quarter, their fascinating history, and their value.
US coins like the 1894-S Barber Dime are rare. There were only 24 San Francisco Mint dimes; Only nine remain. The coin's scarcity and mystery distinguish it, and it was originally made as a gift to important bankers.
Rare 1916-D Mercury Dime for American Nuclear Science. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the coin features Liberty with a winged hat on the obverse symbolizing intellectual freedom
American mint treasures include the Draped Bust Dime of 1804, as a result of minting difficulties in the early 19th century. Liberty with flowing hair and heraldic eagle on Robert Scott coins.
A rare 1873-CC Seated Liberty Dime is produced in Carson, Nevada, synonymous with the Wild West. Christian Gobrecht rode Liberty on a stone with coats of arms and a pillar with Liberty's cap on the seal.
John Reich’s 1822 capped bust dime and other American coins are important. The obverse shows Liberty holding a hat, while the reverse shows an armored eagle.
Unique 1829 Curl Base 2 Capped Bust Dime design. “Curl Base 2” in the date distinguishes it from other Capped Bust dimes. The front displays Liberty in a cap, while the back shows an eagle with a shield.
Americans' 200th independence anniversary was celebrated with the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter. This coin is easily recognizable by its dual date “1776-1976” and reverse design of a Colonial drummer and torch encircled by 13 stars.