Did you know a dime in your pocket could be worth millions? 
The legendary 1894-S Barber Dime sold for $7.3 million in 2022, making it one of the most valuable U.S. coins ever. But that’s not the only dime collectors are after — here are the Top 5 rare dimes you should check for in your change.
Top 5 Most Valuable Dimes (and How to Spot Them)
1894-S Barber Dime — 
$1M to $7.3M
- Why so rare? Only 9 confirmed to exist.
- Key features:
- Date 1894
- Tiny “S” mint mark (San Francisco)
- Barber design (Lady Liberty with a wreath)
1916-D Mercury Dime — $50K to $250K
- Why so rare? Only 264,000 minted — most didn’t survive.
- Where to look:
- Small “D” mint mark under “ONE” on the reverse
1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate — $10K to $100K
- Why so rare? A minting error where the “2” was struck over a “1”.
- Spotting tip: Look for a blurred or doubled “1942” under magnification.
1975 No-S Proof Roosevelt Dime — $500 to $50K
- Why so rare? A proof dime missing the “S” mint mark.
- Where to find: Only in certain 1975 proof sets.
1968 No-S Roosevelt Dime — $10K to $30K
- Why so rare? A business strike dime without a mint mark (extremely unusual).
How to Check Your Dimes
Date & Mint Mark
- Use a 10x magnifier to check tiny mint marks (“S,” “D,” or none).
- Hot years: 1894, 1916, 1942, 1968, 1975.
Weight & Metal Test
- Pre-1965 = Silver (2.5g, solid silver edge).
- Post-1965 = Clad (2.27g, copper stripe visible on edge).
Error Hunting
- Doubled letters (shadow effect).
- Off-center strikes.
- Missing mint marks.
Where to Sell Rare Dimes
Get it graded → PCGS or NGC certification is essential.- Best options:
- $10K+ coins → Heritage Auctions (record sales).
- $500–$50K → eBay (huge collector demand).
- Quick sales → Coin shows/dealers (but negotiate carefully).
Don’t Spend It — Check Now!
The next time you get change, flip your dimes before you spend them. You could be holding a $100,000 treasure — or even the $7.3 million Barber Dime.
Free Resource: Download our Rare Dime Checklist at PennyVerse.info/rare-dimes
Watch the $7.3M Dime Story: YouTube link
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