The rarity, history, and unique properties of some coins make them valuable in numismatics. The most valuable items are two dimes and a rare Bicentennial quarter, each worth $5 million.
These coins have become the coin collectors' Holy Grail. Explore these rare jewels' complex histories and why they're so valuable.
Americans prize the 1894-S Barber Dime. It is unquestionably rare, with only 24 coined and nine remaining. In the Barber coinage series, Charles E. Barber designed this San Francisco-minted piece.
The rare 1873-CC “No Arrows” Liberty Seated Dime is another prize. It is one of the rarest U.S. Mint dimes, with only 10 estimated to exist. From 1837 to 1891, Carson City mints Liberty Seated dimes.
The 1942/1 Mercury Dime was minted during WWII. The coin's date was overstruck, leaving “1942/1” on its surface, an uncommon minting error. This Mercury Dime mistake coin is highly valued by collectors for its unusual history. Scarcity and wartime creation make it a million-dollar find.