Only 6 Dimes That Could Make You a Millionaire! (Do You Have Them?)

The provided images suggest an interest in rare and valuable error coins, specifically dimes and pennies. While the images feature dimes from 1967, 1985, 1963, and 1976 with large dollar amounts, the most valuable known error dimes that could potentially be worth millions are from other dates or error types.

Here are some of the most valuable dimes known to collectors:

  • 1894-S Barber Dime: Only 24 of these dimes were ever minted, and only nine are currently known to exist. The highest recorded auction price for this coin is about $2.5 million.
  • 1796 Draped Bust Dime: This early U.S. coin, produced with a mintage of over 22,000, has had specimens sell for up to approximately $1.2 million.
  • 1916-D Mercury Dime (Winged Liberty Head): With the historically lowest mintage for the Mercury Dime series (about 254,000), this coin is very rare. The highest recorded auction price is around $1.5 million, and pristine versions have sold for nearly $40,000.

For the dates pictured:

  • 1967 Dime: Regular clad 1967 dimes are typically worth face value, but error varieties can be more valuable. Examples of known errors that have sold include those with a missing clad layer (exposing the copper core), which can sell for $60 to $150, or other significant errors selling for a few hundred up to $2,000+.
  • 1963 Dime: All 1963 dimes contain 90% silver, which gives them a base melt value (currently over their face value). A high-grade 1963-D silver dime (MS65+) has been valued up to $5,630, and high-grade specimens with “Full Bands” can reach up to $7,500. Error varieties like a Double Die Obverse (DDO) or Double Die Reverse (DDR) can be valued from $50 to $150.
  • 1985 Dime: In circulated condition, a 1985 dime is usually only worth its face value. However, those in uncirculated condition with “Full Bands” on the torch detail can be premium coins, with a 1985-P (Philadelphia) Full Bands dime in top condition (MS67 grade) potentially being worth $1,400 or more. Minor errors like off-center strikes or clipped planchets typically range from $10 to $100.
  • 1976 Dime: A standard 1976 dime is worth face value. A very high-grade specimen (MS 66) with “Full Bands” on the reverse torch has sold for up to $2,695 at auction. A flawless Proof 70 Deep Cameo (PR 70 DCAM) from the San Francisco mint can sell for over $1,000. Less dramatic errors like a clipped planchet or broad strike usually range from $10 to $50.

Extremely Rare Error Dimes (Modern): Modern error dimes that are exceptionally valuable due to extreme rarity include:

  • 1975 No-S Proof Roosevelt Dime: Only two are known to exist, making it ultra-rare. One was recently sold for nearly $456,000.
  • 1968 No-S Proof Roosevelt Dime: This error coin, missing the “S” mint mark, is also very rare, with only 18 certified. It has an estimated value up to $25,000, with one selling for over $40,000 in 2008.

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