Most people have no idea that a common-looking dime could be worth hundreds of dollars. Yet one specific 1982 error has collectors paying top dollar — and you might have it sitting in your change jar right now.
🔍 What Makes This Dime Valuable?
In 1982, every Roosevelt dime was supposed to have a mint mark — either:
- P for Philadelphia
- D for Denver
But due to a rare minting oversight, a small batch of 1982 dimes left the U.S. Mint with no mint mark at all.
📌 How to Spot It
- Check the date: 1982 only.
- Look just above the date for the mint mark.
- If there’s no letter at all, you’ve likely found the error.
💵 Current Value
- Ungraded: Around $250–$300+
- Certified (PCGS/NGC): Often higher, especially in mint state
In fact, a raw (uncertified) example recently sold for $274 — proof you don’t need a graded coin to make serious cash.
🏆 How to Maximize Your Profit
If you find one:
- Do NOT clean it — that will ruin its value.
- Submit it to a grading service like PCGS (PCGS Submission Guide) to authenticate and grade.
- Store in a protective coin flip or holder to prevent damage.
⚠️ Watch Out for Fakes
Some scammers remove mint marks from normal dimes — but under magnification, you’ll see tool marks. Genuine errors will have natural metal flow around the missing mark.
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