1 Dime "Barber Dime" 1892-1916 front 1 Dime "Barber Dime" 1892-1916 back
1 Dime "Barber Dime" 1892-1916 photo
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1 Dime "Barber Dime"

 
Silver (.900) (.100 copper) 2.50 g 17.9 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1892-1916
Value
1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver (.900) (.100 copper)
Weight
2.50 g
Diameter
17.9 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5830
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Value within wreath, mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE DIME
S

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin is usually called Barber dime from its engraver name Charles E. Barber.
1893