mint did not use mintmarks until 1980, now placing a "P" mintmark on coinage. "S" for San Francisco, "CC" used by the Carson City mint, and an "O" indicates the New Orleans mint struck the coin. Denver uses a "D" mintmark, and on the Mercury dime, is placed on the reverse along the rim. Each branch mint is identified by their mintmark found within the design. Mintmarks indicate the mint striking the coin. A "D" mintmark on a 1921 dime is even higher value. Low mintages indicates an elusive year of dime production. The 1921 Mercury dime is a scarce and desirable coin in any grade. Differences reflected on value charts indicates availability. The 1933 “Double Eagle” $20 coin, the last made out of gold, sold for $18.9 million last year, according to Smithsonian Magazine.Not all years of Mercury dimes saw ample mintages, elusive years are 19. While the value of these coins seems mouthwatering, they pale in comparison to what some overseas ones have sold for.Ī 1794 silver dollar, believed to be the first minted in the US, sold for US$10 million in 2013, CNN reported. On eBay a number of people have valued the 1966 20c piece with the wavy baseline from anywhere from $160 to $6,500. “$250 to $4000 if you can find one,” he says.Īlso read: The Great Resignation - 5 signs it's time to goĪlso read: How to negotiate a pay rise in 2022Īlso read: Why advertise a job without a salary? Mr McCauley shows a 1966 coin which he says “a small amount” have a wavy baseline under the “2”. It has kangaroos on the other with a value of about $4000.īut it’s the other detail on a 20c coin which will probably have most people sorting through their loose change. You can tell it’s upside down by looking at one side of the coin and rotating it.Ģ000 mule coin: This $1 coin has a double rim on the Queen’s head side. Other rare Australian coinsĢ007 double headed coin: This five cent coin has the Queen’s head printed on both sides and is worth up to $6,500.Ģ001 federation coin: Worth $100, this $1 coin features the Queen’s head upside down on one side. Like with most collectables, the condition of the coin can affect its value. In fact, on eBay some sellers have a price tag of up to $40 for these particular 20-cent pieces.
Michael McCauley points out what to look for on a 2004 20 cent piece and to keep an eye out for a wavy line on a 1966 coin.
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