Numismatic collecting is one of the activities that moves and generates the most money. For some, it is merely a hobby, while for others it is almost a job or a part of their life. Currently, there are coins and banknotes in circulation in the United States that, if they fall into the hands of experts, could be sold for thousands or even millions of dollars. Some of these coins might be in your wallet, and you just don’t know it. These include 10-cent coins, among which are some of the following. The 1873-CC Arrows Liberty dime was minted at the Carson City Mint, and according to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), it can be valued between $2,500 and $75,000.
Additionally, according to GoBankingRates, if they are in perfect condition, they can be worth up to $552,000. The 1975 “No-S” proof coin is valuable for lacking a mint mark and because it is believed to be a proof error. The 1894-S PR66 BM Barber Dime features a reeded edge and was issued by the San Francisco Mint. Finally, the 1873-CC MS65 No Arrows Liberty Seated Dime, minted in Carson City, was sold at auction for $3.6 million.
Numismatic collecting
According to the Guide to Beginning Coin Collecting from the National Mint and Stamp Factory of Spain, “Numismatics is the hobby and the art of collecting coins and banknotes from different eras and cultures. It is an entire auxiliary science of History since the designs minted on the various coins allow us to learn about historical events, wars, empires, monarchs, the evolution of art, architecture, customs, etc., thus connecting the past and the present.” Moreover, experts offer a series of recommendations when starting this activity, such as considering the method of acquiring coins, the type of collection to focus on according to our interests, and the handling of collections, among others.
10 Cent Coins
Currently, coins and bills circulate throughout the United States that, if they were to fall into the hands of a professional, could be a perfect engine for collectors, potentially being sold for thousands or even millions of dollars. The price will depend on the condition of the coin, as the better the condition, the higher the price. What we mean to say is that you might have in your wallet, among your coins, 10 cents that could be worth $3 million. Do you want to know which ones?
1873-CC MS65
The 1873-CC Arrows Liberty dimes, which were minted at the Carson City Mint, amounted to approximately 18,791 units. The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) estimates that the value of coins currently in circulation ranges between $2,500 and $75,000, potentially reaching $552,000 if not in circulation and in good condition, as indicated by GoBankingRates.
1975 ‘No-S’
The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) considers this coin especially valuable for two reasons. On one hand, it is believed to be a test error that was made intentionally. On the other, it lacks a mint mark, meaning it does not have the letter, symbol, or inscription indicating where the coin was produced. It is believed that only two coins of this type exist, and one of them sold in 2019 for $456,000.
1796 MS67
It was issued by the Philadelphia Mint in 1796, reaching a total of 22,135 dimes. They are characterized by having an eagle on the reverse, and according to PCGS, one of them sold for $372,000.1792 MS68Issued by the Philadelphia Mint in 1793, 1,500 pieces were produced, mainly with silver and a bit of copper. One sold for $1,145,625, and it is believed that only 250 coins of this type exist today.
1894-S PR66
The 1894-S PR66 Barber Dime was issued by the San Francisco Mint and is characterized by having a reeded edge. Today, only 9 of the 24 originally minted coins remain, and one of them was sold at auction for $1,997,500 in 2016.
1873-CC MS65
The 1873-CC MS65 No Arrows Liberty Seated Dime was minted in Carson City and is also characterized by having a reeded edge. It is believed that only one of the 12,400 coins produced has been discovered, which was sold at auction for $3.6 million.