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.
1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3610
$2.25 
Time Left: 15m |
| 1900-O SILVER BARBER DIME IN FINE CONDITION
$79.95 Time Left: 20m |
| 1905-o Barber Dime ~RARE Micro o Vareity~ $9.95 Open!!
$9.95 Time Left: 29m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3613
$2.25
Time Left: 32m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3614
$2.25
Time Left: 34m |
| Ten Different Date Barber Head Dimes, G.-V.F.
$24.95 Time Left: 34m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3615
$2.25
Time Left: 36m |
| 1913-S Barber Dime VF XF
$400.00
Time Left: 36m |
| 1913-S Barber Dime F+
$175.00
Time Left: 36m |
| 1893-O Barber Dime PCGS VF20
$190.00
Time Left: 37m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3616
$2.25
Time Left: 38m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3617
$2.25
Time Left: 41m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3618
$2.25
Time Left: 43m |
| VERY NICE 1912 BARBER DIME "HIGHER GRADE" CIRCULATED
$1.76 Time Left: 47m |
| 1906 Barber Dime ~Lusterous AU Detail~ $19.95 Open!!
$23.50 Time Left: 58m |
| 1898-S Barber Dime ******Under-Rated Date****** F +
$59.99
Time Left: 59m |
| 1898 O BARBER DIME
$75.00
Time Left: 1h 1m |
| 1907 Barber Dime ~Toned XF Detail~ $9.95 Open!!
$13.50 Time Left: 1h 2m |
| 1916S (VG) BARBER DIME (E6914) SILVER
$3.59
Time Left: 1h 7m |
| 1913 P BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3625
$2.25
Time Left: 1h 9m |
| 1912-S & 1907-S Barber Dimes ~Lusterous Pair~ $14.95
$42.00 Time Left: 1h 11m |
| 1913 P BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3626
$2.25
Time Left: 1h 13m |
| 1900 S U.S. Barber Silver Half Dollar Nice Estate Coin
$8.55 Time Left: 1h 14m |
| 1913 P BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3627
$2.25
Time Left: 1h 16m |
| 1908 S U.S. Barber Silver Half Dollar Nice Estate Coin
$7.52 Time Left: 1h 21m |
| 1912 D BARBER DIME
$60.00
Time Left: 1h 24m |
| 1913 P BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3630
$2.25
Time Left: 1h 26m |
| 1909 S U.S. Barber Silver Half Dollar Nice Estate Coin
$7.51 Time Left: 1h 26m |
| 1913 P BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3631
$2.25
Time Left: 1h 31m |
| 1913 P BARBER DIME WHOLESALE C3632
$2.25
Time Left: 1h 34m |
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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