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HISTORY
The Barber Dime, once known as the Liberty Head Dime, was minted from 1892 to 1916. Designed by Charles E. Barber, it is one of the most popular series among collectors. Barber Dimes, highly collectible in all grades from Good to MS65, are one of the 19th century series that can be completed in nearly all grades from Good through MS63 with the exception of the 1894 S. The Barber series (Halves, Quarters & Dimes) is such a popular area of numismatics that prices for circulated specimens could rise or fall by 10% and not alter the amount of coins trading in the marketplace. Many of the semi-key dates will trade at over current price levels. Besides the 1894 S, it contains only one other rare date, the 1895 O.
MINTS
Barber Dimes were produced at the following mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, and San Francisco. The bulk of the minting responsibility fell upon the Philadelphia Mint from 1892-1916. New Orleans minted coins in 1892-1903, 1905-09. Denver issued coins in 1906-1912, 1914. San Francisco struck coins every year from 1892-1916.
TERMINOLOGY
Liberty Head Dime - The name given this series in the early years of production; eventually collectors began using Barber Dime after the designer Charles E. Barber.
RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
The Complete Guide to Barber Dimes, by David Lawrence
Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection, by John Dannreuther
Photograde, by James F. Ruddy
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Series
Barber Dimes
Series Run
1892-1916
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Weight
2.50 grams
Net Weight
.07234 ounces pure silver
Composition
.900 silver
.100 copper
Diameter
17.9 millimeters
Edge
Reeded Edge
Mints
Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, San Francisco
Mink Mark Location
reverse below wreath
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