Rare 1894 San Francisco dime sells for $1.25 million at auction

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A rare 1894-S Barber dime has just sold for over one million dollars, reflecting its extraordinary scarcity.

Out of the original twenty-four minted in San Francisco, only nine have survived to present day.

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  • A rare 1894-S Barber dime has just sold for over one million dollars, reflecting its extraordinary scarcity.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:30:00 UTC.

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