Barber Dime
$47 – $70,125
- Total Coins
- 6
- Key Dates
- 6
- Value Range
- $47 - $70,125
- Most Valuable
- 1895-O Barber Dime
Barber Dime coins were minted from 1892-1916, designed by Charles E. Barber. This series includes 6 coins in our database. Values range from $47 to $70,125. The most sought-after is the 1895-O Barber Dime.
All Barber Dime Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | San Francisco | 1,330,000 | Key Date | $47 - $49,275 | View → |
| 1894 | San Francisco | 720,000 | Key Date | $56 - $45,850 | View → |
| 1895 | New Orleans | 440,000 | Key Date | $60 - $70,125 | View → |
| 1901 | San Francisco | 593,000 | Key Date | $51 - $59,650 | View → |
| 1903 | San Francisco | 613,000 | Key Date | $51 - $50,500 | View → |
| 1904 | San Francisco | 800,000 | Key Date | $57 - $45,200 | View → |
1893 San Francisco
Mintage: 1,330,000
1894 San Francisco
Mintage: 720,000
1895 New Orleans
Mintage: 440,000
1901 San Francisco
Mintage: 593,000
1903 San Francisco
Mintage: 613,000
1904 San Francisco
Mintage: 800,000
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Barber Dime series, ranked by highest recorded value.
1895-O Barber Dime
The 1895-O is another key date from the early Barber Dime era with only 440,000 pieces minted at New Orleans.
1901-S Barber Dime
The 1901-S is a key date with only 593,000 pieces minted.
1903-S Barber Dime
The 1903-S has a mintage of 613,000 and is considered a key date.
1893-S Barber Dime
The 1893-S has a mintage of 1.33 million, making it a key date in the Barber Dime series.
1894-S Barber Dime
The 1894-S is one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics. With a mintage of only 720,000, this is the key date of the Barber Dime series.
Barber Dime History
The Barber Dime series launched in 1892 to replace the Seated Liberty design. Mint Director Edward Leech ordered the change because the Seated Liberty coins had been in circulation for over 50 years. He chose Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber to design the new coinage. Barber based his work on the French coinage of the era, featuring a profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath. The series ran until 1916. Barber dimes were minted at Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The design remained consistent throughout the run, though the placement of mint marks changed. The Mint replaced the Barber design with the Winged Liberty Head, or Mercury, dime in 1916 because the public complained the Barber design lacked artistic merit.
Collecting Tips
Focus on building a set of common date coins in Good to Very Good condition before chasing rarities. The 1892 through 1900 Philadelphia issues are plentiful and cost less than $10 in lower grades. Watch for heavy wear on the date, as these coins circulated for decades. Barber dimes are prone to weak strikes on the head of Liberty, so do not mistake a flat strike for excessive wear. Beware of altered mint marks on key dates like the 1894-S or 1895-O, and always buy high-value specimens with a certification from a reputable grading service.
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