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1894-S Barber dime value guide -- one of the rarest US coins ever struck, only 24 made, real auction record.
Only 24 were struck, all as proofs -- no ordinary circulation-strike examples exist. Roughly 9 are known to survive today: 7 in mint state/proof condition and 2 heavily worn from having once circulated as pocket change.
A PR66 example (PCGS-graded, CAC-approved) sold for $2,160,000 at Heritage Auctions on January 19, 2025 -- one of the highest prices ever paid for a US dime.
Live listings matching the 1894-S Branch Mint Proof Barber Dime
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Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
A professionally graded (PCGS/NGC) example carries more certainty than a raw coin, and usually a small premium for it. Both are fine to buy — just factor grading into the price you're comparing.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1894-S Branch Mint Proof Barber Dime
No business-strike (regular circulation) examples of this date are known — only the proof shown above exists, currently estimated around $1,714,917. There isn't a grade-tier range to compare against because there's no wider population of circulated examples to grade.
Only 24 were struck, all as proofs -- no ordinary circulation-strike examples exist. Roughly 9 are known to survive today: 7 in mint state/proof condition and 2 heavily worn from having once circulated as pocket change.
For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.
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