In the vast expanse of everyday currency, the average person rarely gives much thought to the coins jingling in their pockets. Yet, hidden among the countless nickels, dimes, and quarters, lie treasures beyond imagination. Among these hidden gems are three dimes and a bicentennial quarter, each worth a staggering $90 million. Astonishingly, these coins remain in circulation, waiting to be discovered by an unsuspecting individual.
The rarity of these coins lies not in their age or material but in a series of unique circumstances that set them apart from the ordinary. Minted in the early 1970s, these coins were part of a limited production run that saw only a handful of specimens created before a flaw in the minting process was discovered. Consequently, most of these coins were melted down, making the surviving ones exceedingly rare.
Among the trio of dimes, each boasts its own distinct story. The first is a 1975 Roosevelt dime, featuring a striking error in the minting process that left a noticeable double die impression on the obverse side. This error, caused by misaligned dies during the minting process, resulted in a doubling effect on the image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Such anomalies are exceptionally rare, making this dime a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists.