STOP! Before You Spend Another Coin…
Your pocket change could contain life-changing rarities – including a dime worth $2 million. These legendary coins ARE still found in circulation – here’s how to spot them!
The 5 Holy Grail Coins (Still Being Found Today)
1. 1894-S Barber Dime ($2M+)
- Only 24 minted – 9 survivors confirmed
- Last sale: $1.9 million (2016)
- How to ID:
“S” mintmark below wreath
Weighs 2.5g (90% silver)
Proof-like surfaces (even if worn)
2. 1975 No-S Proof Dime ($550K+)
- Only 2 exist – Both in private collections
- Key Feature: Mirror finish with no “S”
- Weight Test: 2.27g (copper-nickel)
3. 1982 No-P Roosevelt Dime ($75K+)
- Philly Mint’s famous oops
- Value Range:
- MS67+: $75,000
- Circulated: $1,000+
4. 1976-S Silver Quarter ($20K+)
- 40% silver proofs in mint sets
- Grade Premiums:
- PR70: $20,000
- PR69: $3,000
5. 1976 Doubled Die Quarter ($25K+)
- Dramatic doubling on motto
- Record Sale: $25,550 (PCGS MS65)
3-Second Spot Check (Save This!)
- Mint Mark Scan
- Missing “S” or “P”? STOP!
- Wrong position? Potential error
- Weight Test
- Silver coins are heavier:
- Dimes: 2.5g (vs. 2.27g)
- Quarters: 5.75g (vs. 5.67g)
- Silver coins are heavier:
- Magnifier Check
- Doubled letters/numbers
- Mirror-like proof surfaces
Where These Treasures Hide
- Coin star reject bins (#1 spot for silver)
- Bank rolls (ask for old quarter/dime boxes)
- Estate sales (look for “grandpa’s coin jar”)
- Car cup holders (seriously – check yours!)
*”I found a 1975 No-S dime in a Walmart self-checkout!”*
- Jason R. (FB Coin Hunters Group)
Critical Dos & Don’ts
DO:
Handle edges only (cotton gloves ideal)
Weigh suspect coins (0.01g scale = $15)
Check EVERY 1965-1983 dime/quarter
DON’T:
Clean coins (destroys value)
Spend coins without checking dates
Trust eBay “rare coin” listings
Why Values Are Skyrocketing
- TikTok coin hunters finding more errors
- Registry set collectors paying premiums
- Silver content adds base value
Expert Tip: The next 1894-S dime found could break $3 million!
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