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.
1911 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN
$0.55 Time Left: 16m |
| 1892, 1892 O, 1892 S Silver (Rare Date) Barber Dimes
$89.00 $107.00 
Time Left: 23m |
| BARBER DIMES, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1916
$9.99 Time Left: 1h 7m |
| U.S. COINS - BARBER DIMES, 20 COINS -INCLUDES KEY DATES
$30.33 Time Left: 1h 9m |
| BARBER DIMES, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1916
$12.99 Time Left: 1h 14m |
| 1899 Silver Liberty Head Barber Dime Coin 10 cent
$7.46 Time Left: 1h 28m |
| 1899 Barber Dime, Very Good Fine
$2.00 Time Left: 1h 35m |
| 1906 Barber Dime, Good About Good
$1.10 Time Left: 1h 37m |
| 1911 Barber Dime, Good Very Good
$1.10 Time Left: 1h 38m |
| 1914 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3860
$1.95 Time Left: 1h 46m |
| 1914-D BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3899
$1.95 Time Left: 1h 50m |
| 1913 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3861
$1.75 Time Left: 1h 57m |
| 1912 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3533
$0.99 Time Left: 2h 3m |
| 1911 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3888
$4.25 Time Left: 2h 12m |
| 1911-D BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3894
$1.95 Time Left: 2h 18m |
| 1906 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3857
$1.75 Time Left: 2h 29m |
| 1904 BARBER SILVER DIME U S COIN FAST SHIPPING #3881
$1.75 Time Left: 2h 36m |
| 1900 Barber Dime (Attractive)
$0.01 Time Left: 3h 11m |
| 1903 -O BARBER DIME FINE
$0.99 Time Left: 3h 32m |
| 1913 BARBER DIME VF
$2.47 Time Left: 3h 36m |
| 1898 BARBER DIME XF
$6.05 Time Left: 3h 40m |
| FOUR BARBER DIMES IN NICE CONDITION
$3.99 Time Left: 4h 6m |
| 21 BARBER DIMES QUARTER HALF 90% SILVER $2.10 FACE
$26.00 Time Left: 4h 29m |
| 1915-P 10c 90% Silver United States Barber Dime
$16.25 Time Left: 4h 44m |
| 7 each Barber Silver Dimes
$19.99 Time Left: 5h 8m |
| 1914 BARBER DIME RARE 90% SILVER OLD COIN
$0.79 Time Left: 5h 41m |
| 1907 BARBER DIME RARE 90% SILVER OLD COIN
$0.79 Time Left: 5h 43m |
| 1910-D Barber Dime with Full LIBERTY
$24.99 Time Left: 5h 46m |
| 1914-D BARBER DIME RARE 90% SILVER OLD COIN
$0.79 Time Left: 5h 46m |
| 1913 BARBER DIME RARE 90% SILVER OLD COIN
$0.79 Time Left: 5h 48m |
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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