US Barber Dime
OriginUSA
First Minted1892
MaterialSilver
TypeCoin
About US Barber Dime
Designed by Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the US Mint. Featured Liberty on the obverse and agricultural wreath on the reverse. Minted from 1892 to 1916. The 1894-S Barber dime is one of the greatest American rarities with only 24 minted and 9 known survivors. One sold for nearly 2 million dollars. Barber also designed the quarter and half dollar with similar motifs.
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