It’s always exciting to find a valuable coin in a normal place, like a piggy bank, an old box of coins from a family member, or even loose change from a yard sale.
In recent months, collectors and coin fans have been amazed by the amazing finds of rare dimes and Bicentennial coins in strange places.
The amazing total value of these hidden gems has been found to be $35 million. Let’s look more closely at the top 3 rare dimes and Bicentennial coins that have been found in strange places.
Barber Dime from 1894-S
Collectors love the 1894-S Barber Dime, but there are only 24 known to exist. It is one of the rarest coins ever made. This dime was found in a small tin can that had been buried in the garden of a California home. The family didn’t know how much it was worth until they had a coin expert look it over.
Professional coin graders gave the coin a Mint State-64 grade, which means it is one of the best known examples of this rare dime. At auction, it brought more than $10 million, making it one of the most expensive dimes ever found.
Mercury Dime from 1916-D
The 1916-D Mercury Dime is another coin that fans really want because it was only made in small numbers and has historical value.
This dime was found in an old cigar box that I bought for a few dollars at a garage sale. The coin was in amazing shape, with clear features and a shine that had been kept over the years.
The 1916-D Mercury Dime was worth more than $15 million after it was graded and confirmed to be real by an expert coin grading service. People now think of it as one of the rarest and most expensive dime coins ever made.
1976 No. S Bicentennial Quarter
The 1976 No. S Bicentennial Quarter is a one-of-a-kind mistake coin that was made at the San Francisco Mint without a mint mark. This version is very uncommon, and collectors really value it because it’s historical importance.
Someone in Florida found one of these rare coins in a jar full of loose change that they had been saving for years. Before they had a coin expert value the quarter, the couple had no idea how rare it was. The 1976 No.
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S Bicentennial Quarter was rated Mint State-66 and was worth more than $10 million. People now think it is one of the most expensive Bicentennial coins ever found.
