Barber Dime (1892 - 1916)
The Barber Dime was designed by Charles E. Barber - chief engraver of the Mint - who also
designed the Barber Quarter and the Barber Half Dollar. All three types of coins were released in the same year - 1892. On the obverse, the Barber Dime features
Miss Liberty facing right, with her hair in a large cap and wearing a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY in tiny letters in a band above her forehead. The
inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds Liberty, while the date is below. The reverse features a large wreath enclosing the denomination ONE
DIME. There was no room for the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the coin, so it was omitted. When collecting Barber Dimes, collectors are looking for the very
scarce 1894-S dime. Of only 24 minted (all as proofs), only a dozen are traced. After the ultra-rare 1894-S, the scarce 1895-O will be the date collector’s biggest
challenge. The rest are common dates that are relatively easy to acquire in any desired grade from Good to AU. Brilliant Uncirculated coins are more difficult to
find than the Uncirculated dimes. Proofs were minted each year from 1892 to 1915 for collectors, and these can be obtained with some searching.
The Executive Coin Company is one of the top coin dealers in United States who offers a variety of Barber Dimes in different grades and condition. Our selection includes the popular 1895-O key date, the 1895-S, the 1901-S and 1903-S key dates dimes and other early date Barber Dimes. All Barber Dimes we offer are expertly photographed with great care and accuracy to help you make the best choice for your collection!
The Executive Coin Company is one of the top coin dealers in United States who offers a variety of Barber Dimes in different grades and condition. Our selection includes the popular 1895-O key date, the 1895-S, the 1901-S and 1903-S key dates dimes and other early date Barber Dimes. All Barber Dimes we offer are expertly photographed with great care and accuracy to help you make the best choice for your collection!
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