In the interesting world of numismatics, old coins or coins with minting errors can be sold on the market at surprising prices.
Collectors are ready to pay extraordinarily large sums for unique exhibits, no exceptions and 10 cents in 1975 coin. Due to the peculiarity of its design, this small piece has become one of the most sought-after – it is sold for more than half a million dollars at various auctions.
This Coins The value surprised both experts and collectors. Twice it was bought for impressive sums. The first sale took place on September 8, 2019, when it fetched $456,000, according to the Professional Coin Classification Authority (PCGS). However, its price was exceeded in an online auction on October 27, 2024, where behind It Received $506,250.
This 1975 10 cent coin stands out and becomes a sought-after object due to the fact that it does not have the mintmark “S” – this detail has not gone unnoticed by collectors. The San Francisco Mint has issued more than 2.8 million dollars. Examples of coins in this series, sold in special sets.
This instance, called the proofcoin without S”, diameter – 17.90 mm and weight – 2.27 g. It was designed by John R. Sinnock and minted from 75% copper and 25% nickel alloy on a copper core. The obverse of the coin depicts a profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt, next to the inscriptions “Liberty”, “JS” and “In God We Trust”, as well as the year 1975. The reverse depicts a torch, oak leaves and an olive branch and the phrases “United States of America” and “E Pluribus Unum”.
Proof Coins Often highly valued, but the fact that there is no mintmark on the 1975 10-cent coin has made this coin a real gem. Due to its rarity and minting history, it has reached incredibly large sums in the auction market.
