The Coin That Broke the Bank: What the $1. 25 Million Dime Sale Says About Our Obsession with Rarity The 1894 S Barber dime, minted during a period of economic turmoil in San Francisco, recently sold for $1.
25 million at auction. This sale solidifies its status as a national numismatic treasure and highlights the enduring power of rarity in driving up the value of collectibles.
The story of the 1894 S dime begins with its creation in June 1894, when just 24 dimes were struck at the San Francisco Mint.