Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hello, everyone. Today, I want to share with you a fascinating story about a coin that is worth much more than its face value. This coin is the 1982 No Mint Mark dime, a rare error that occurred when some dimes from the Philadelphia Mint were accidentally struck without the “P” mint mark. This is the first U.S. business strike coin that left the mint without a mint mark, and it is estimated that only 8,000 to 10,000 of these dimes exist.
There are actually two varieties of the 1982 No Mint Mark dime: one with a strong strike and one with a weak strike. The ones with a stronger strike are thicker and more detailed, and they are worth more than the ones with a weaker strike. A circulated example of the strong strike variety can fetch $50 or more, while an uncirculated one can go for $125 or more. A circulated example of the weak strike variety can sell for $30 or more, while an uncirculated one can command $70 or more.
The 1982 No Mint Mark dime is a remarkable example of how a simple mistake can create a valuable rarity. It is also a reminder to always check your pocket change, because you never know what treasures you might find. Thank you for listening.
Hello, everyone. Today, I want to share with you a fascinating story about a coin that is worth much more than its face value. This coin is the 1982 No Mint Mark dime, a rare error that occurred when some dimes from the Philadelphia Mint were accidentally struck without the “P” mint mark. This is the first U.S. business strike coin that left the mint without a mint mark, and it is estimated that only 8,000 to 10,000 of these dimes exist.
There are actually two varieties of the 1982 No Mint Mark dime: one with a strong strike and one with a weak strike. The ones with a stronger strike are thicker and more detailed, and they are worth more than the ones with a weaker strike. A circulated example of the strong strike variety can fetch $50 or more, while an uncirculated one can go for $125 or more. A circulated example of the weak strike variety can sell for $30 or more, while an uncirculated one can command $70 or more.
The 1982 No Mint Mark dime is a remarkable example of how a simple mistake can create a valuable rarity. It is also a reminder to always check your pocket change, because you never know what treasures you might find. Thank you for listening.
