1894S Dime for Sale

It’s actually the second 94-s to sell this year. I actually prefer the Simpson example I like the toning better

 

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It’s a great coin though but not a bucket list coin. It actually wouldn’t be even my first pick among dimes. There’s another I’d greatly prefer. Also ex Eliasberg

 

Not that expensive really. I sold mine for under $19K.

 

Mine isn't lake side, but creek side and it too wasn't that expensive when I bought it.

 

WOW, a red 1970 Olds 4-4-2 convertible, 4 speed, black interior, with a white top, exactly as pictured, was to be my college graduation present to myself, but a very low lottery number combined with the Vietnam War interfered. I never expected to see such a car posted on a coin chat site.

 

The 1894 S dime is one of those US coins that has nothing special about it other than being rare. But US collectors got off on “I got something you don’t, nyeh”, so it is really expensive.

1913 nickel is more interesting in that it was illicitly and illegally produced, but it was illicitly and illegally produced. Another typical “status symbol” among US collectors. Nothing more.

 

I'm confused. Is there another criteria besides rare?

 

I hope you’re joking.

1. Historically significant. The 1894 S Dime isn’t that. I’d rather have a nice Fugio or Chain cent.
2. Beautiful design. The Barber dime isn’t that either. I’d rather have a 1907 High Relief $20.
3. Great eye appeal. Most 1894 S dimes don’t have that. The one in question does. If I wanted a nice Barber dime, I could literally buy a proof from any other date for three zeroes less.

There isn’t anything special about it other than being rare, just like the V75 AGE. If I wanted something rare, there are just so many other things to choose from.

I have a coin of which only 6 are known for the entire type (not just some random variety), with two locked away in museums. However, no one is offering me $1 million for it. Why? Because it isn’t a status symbol.