Barber Dime
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Spanning 1892 to 1916, the Barber Dime catalog contains 101 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1894-S Barber Dime at just 24 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1895-O Barber Dime at up to $50,000 in top grade.
Barber Dime · All Strikes Mintage by Year
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About the Barber Dime
The Barber Dime was a ten-cent coin issued by the United States Mint from 1892 to 1916. It was designed by Charles Barber, Chief Engraver at the Mint from 1880 to 1917. The obverse of the Barber Dime features Lady Liberty, the god of the ancient Greco-Roman culture, facing the left wearing a Phrygian cap decorated with a beautiful headband and a ribbon that reads LIBERTY. The reverse has a designer’s initial ‘B’, the denomination ‘ONE DIME’, and a wreath of corn, cotton and other agricultural crops.
The Barber Dime was minted in a number of denominations including regular, silver proofs, and gold proofs. The most common of these denominations is known as the ‘Philadelphia’ and it has no mint mark. Other types of Barber Dimes include those minted in New Orleans, Denver and San Francisco, all bearing distinctive mint marks. All Barber Dimes produced are considered rare and highly sought after.
The Barber Dime was a popular coin among Americans in the late 19th century. It was the first American coin to feature Lady Liberty on the obverse side, a figure that has become an iconic and lasting symbol of the American dream. Its headband bears the inscription LIBERTY, a reference to the inscription on the Statue of Liberty. In addition, Lady Liberty is depicted with immense grace and beauty, making the Barber Dime a favorite among collectors.
The Barber Dime is a rare and highly sought after coin for both certified collectors and general numismatists. It can typically be found in various grade conditions from Very Fine to Mint State. Prices for the Barber Dime vary depending on the 'grade', the coin's individual characteristics and its rarity. If you are looking to buy a Barber Dime, coins below MS-63 can often be purchased at reasonable prices, while MS-64 and higher grades will tend to have steeper prices.
The Barber Dime is an iconic and iconic coin in the United States and a prized collectible among numismatists around the world. Whether you’re looking to start your own collection or just appreciate its beauty and historic significance, the Barber Dime is a coin well worth considering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Barber Dime minted?
- The Barber Dime was minted by United States from 1892 to 1916.
- How many Barber Dime coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 504,262,486 Barber Dime coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Barber Dime?
- Barber Dime coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, O, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Barber Dime made of?
- The Barber Dime is made of silver (.900) (.100 copper), weighs 2.5 grams, and measures 17.9 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Barber Dime worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $50,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.