1873 dime costs a pretty penny: Nearly $2 million

rockin'robin · 08-11-2012, 11:41 AM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A dime made in 1873 has cost someone a pretty penny: It sold for nearly $2 million at an auction in Philadelphia.

The unique coin was minted in Carson City, Nev., during a one-day run of dimes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Not exactly pocket change: 1873 dime brings $1.84M at auction ) the anonymous winning bidder paid $1.6 million for the pristine coin, plus a 15 percent buyer's fee.

The 1873-CC "No Arrows" Liberty Seated dime was auctioned during a convention of the American Numismatic Association.

It's part of the Battle Born Collection, which contained one of every coin minted in Carson City before the facility closed in 1893.

All 111 pieces were parceled off Thursday night, fetching a total of nearly $10 million.

1873 dime costs a pretty penny: Nearly $2 million - Yahoo! News

Steinhauer · 08-11-2012, 12:20 PM

I have coins like that in my collection. My problem is finding someone with $2 million willing to buy my coins

rockin'robin · 08-11-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Steinhauer

I have coins like that in my collection. My problem is finding someone with $2 million willing to buy my coins

well...shucks!...you ain't available.

**Bottesini** · 08-11-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Steinhauer

I have coins like that in my collection. My problem is finding someone with $2 million willing to buy my coins

Auction house?

Steinhauer · 08-11-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Auction house?

I have an auction association sending me stuff trying to get me to list my coins. It is called Heritage Auction. I am a bit over protective of my collection ... I have one coin from Ghengis Kahn era.

caz12 · 08-11-2012, 02:25 PM

i got queen victoria coin and queen ann penny,if anyone want to buy them for millian pounds you welcolme.but my luck they still be worth only a penny

**Bottesini** · 08-11-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Steinhauer

I have an auction association sending me stuff trying to get me to list my coins. It is called Heritage Auction. I am a bit over protective of my collection ... I have one coin from Ghengis Kahn era.

I have a silver coin from Elizabeth I's reign. One daughter gave it to me for a birthday gift one year.

caz12 · 08-13-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

I have a silver coin from Elizabeth I's reign. One daughter gave it to me for a birthday gift one year.

lucky woman

08-11-2012, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,270	1873 dime costs a pretty penny: Nearly $2 million PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A dime made in 1873 has cost someone a pretty penny: It sold for nearly $2 million at an auction in Philadelphia. The unique coin was minted in Carson City, Nev., during a one-day run of dimes. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Not exactly pocket change: 1873 dime brings $1.84M at auction ) the anonymous winning bidder paid $1.6 million for the pristine coin, plus a 15 percent buyer's fee. The 1873-CC "No Arrows" Liberty Seated dime was auctioned during a convention of the American Numismatic Association. It's part of the Battle Born Collection, which contained one of every coin minted in Carson City before the facility closed in 1893. All 111 pieces were parceled off Thursday night, fetching a total of nearly $10 million. 1873 dime costs a pretty penny: Nearly $2 million - Yahoo! News

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Steinhauer Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,191 Blog Entries: 1	I have coins like that in my collection. My problem is finding someone with $2 million willing to buy my coins

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caz12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,806	i got queen victoria coin and queen ann penny,if anyone want to buy them for millian pounds you welcolme.but my luck they still be worth only a penny