The History of the Barber Dime
(1892-1916)
The first Barber Dime was issued in 1892. The obverse depicted the profile bust of Liberty wearing a cap and laurel wreath. The reverse design was a wreath of leaves and corn stalks surrounding the denomination. These ten cent pieces were also called Liberty Head Dimes. Since, however, the head of Liberty has appeared on five different types of U.S. dimes over the years, the term Barber Dime is officially used to describe this type of 1892-1916.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
1900 Barber 10¢ Ch BU No Reserve Postpaid
$149.99 Time Left: 5h 27m |
| 1911 BARBER DIME
$7.99 Time Left: 6h 3m |
| 1909-P Barber Rare 103 Year Old Coin
$7.74 Time Left: 6h 23m |
| 1892-P BARBER DIME ★AU BU AU++★ MUST SEE **LOOK NOW** **KEY DATE** ◄EDELMANS►
$97.00 
Time Left: 7h 22m |
| 1909-O Barber dime, good condition
$2.59 Time Left: 7h 33m |
| 1892 Barber dime, good condition
$2.50 Time Left: 7h 39m |
| 1898-P Barber Dime, grades AU+, For Date or Type
$68.00
Time Left: 7h 55m |
| 1899-O Barber Dime, grades F+, Better 'O' Mint!!!
$85.00
Time Left: 8h 1m |
| BARBER DIMES 5 OF THEM (8661DIME)
$44.95
Time Left: 8h 6m |
| 50 dime mostly barber and mercury, couple 1964 dimes
$100.00 Time Left: 8h 32m |
| 1903-P BARBER DIME ★ XF EXTRA FINE ★ SUPERB HIGH GRADE EF ◄EDELMANS►
$29.00
Time Left: 8h 37m |
| 1911 BARBER DIME IN AU CONDITION
$47.99
Time Left: 8h 46m |
| 1913 Barber or Liberty Head Silver Dime ANACS Graded MS 63 LOOK
$199.95 $225.00
Time Left: 9h 1m |
| 1915 Barber or Liberty Head Silver Dime ANACS Graded MS 63 LOOK
$299.95 $350.00
Time Left: 9h 3m |
| 1908 Barber Dime US Coins Silver
$5.54
Time Left: 9h 3m |
| 1909 Barber Dime US Coins Silver
$5.54
Time Left: 9h 4m |
| 1899 Barber Dime, pretty weathered but readable.
$2.00 Time Left: 9h 21m |
| 1895 U.S. BARBER DIME - LOW MINTAGE
$89.88 Time Left: 9h 43m |
| 1916 BARBER DIME - PCGS MS62 - GREEN HOLDER
$149.00 $165.00
Time Left: 10h 3m |
| 1916-S BARBER DIME............................NO RESERVE!
$9.99 Time Left: 10h 6m |
| 10 BARBER DIMES SELL AT MELT
$24.00 Time Left: 10h 39m |
| 1905-S Barber Dime Better Date San Francisco Mint Coin Full Bold Liberty Shows
$39.00
Time Left: 10h 44m |
| 1897-O Barber Dime" Choice About Uncirculated"
$575.00
Time Left: 10h 46m |
| 1916 Silver Barber Dime - Very Good - VG - #709
$4.95
Time Left: 10h 56m |
| LOT OF 15 U.S. BARBER DIMES 1901 - 1915
$80.00
Time Left: 11h |
| 1899 BARBER DIME (8660DIME)
$49.95
Time Left: 11h 1m |
| 1912 Barber Dime Almost Uncirculated Condition
$60.00 $66.00
Time Left: 11h 1m |
| 1912 Barber Dime Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
$100.00 $110.00
Time Left: 11h 1m |
| 1916 Barber Dime About Uncirculated Condition
$58.00 $64.00
Time Left: 11h 1m |
| 1906 Barber Silver Dime
$69.00 Time Left: 11h 11m |
The History of the Barber Dime
(1892-1916)
The Barber Dime was designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. His same design was also used for the quarter and half dollars (1892-1916). His initial 'B' appears on the obverse at the truncation of Liberty's neck
The Barber Dime was composed of 90% Silver and 10% Copper. Since pure silver is very soft, copper was added to all circulating silver coins to harden them and prevent excessive wear. Barber Dimes had a weight of 2.50 grams, a diameter of 17.9mm, a reeded edge. The edges of most silver coins were reeded to make evident any attempt to shave silver off the coin.
O (New Orleans): The 'O' mint mark is located on the reverse below the wreath's bow.
D (Denver): The 'D' mint mark is located on the reverse below the wreath's bow.
S (San Francisco): The 'S' mint mark is located on the reverse below the wreath's bow.
Note: Barber Dimes struck in Philadelphia bear no mint mark.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
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