Barber Dime

How much would a 1912 Barber dime be worth if it is complete mint condition?

Jun 22, 2009 by Martha B | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts

I collect old coins for a hobby and I was just wondering how much a 1912 Barber dime would be worth today if it is in mint condition.

Also, what about a 1898 Indian dime if it is also in mint condition?

Thank you!

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You need to know 4 things about a coin in order to come up with a value - what it is, date minted, mint and condition. You know the what it is and the date minted but not the mint or condition. A 1912 barber dime in grade MS 60 is valued at $110 but

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The Barber Dimes remain a series that is somewhat overlooked by collectors. During the 25 year span when the series was issued, there were numerous coins with lower mintages. Since these were not saved in any quantity, high mint state graded examples are extremely elusive. Although these coins carry premiums, they are low in comparison to coins of comparable rarity from other more popular series.

The designer of the Barber Dime was Charles E. Barber, who was serving as the chief sculptor at the United States Mint at the time the series was contemplated and eventually released. The obverse features the head of Liberty facing right, wearing a cap adorned with a band inscribed “Liberty” and a wreath with thirteen leaves. Many have drawn comparisons to the Morgan Dollars designed by Charles Morgan several years earlier. The reverse of the coin features an agricultural wreath with a central inscription of the denomination “One Dime”. This concept was carried over from the previous series.

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