San Francisco minted just 24 of these dimes in 1894 and only 9 are known to survive; 132 years later, one 10-cent coin has sold at auction for $1.25 million

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. This coin, steeped in historical intrigue, stands as …