Design and Specifications of the Barber Dime

The Barber Dime, part of the Barber coinage, replaced the Seated Liberty design. It was named after its designer, Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. The series was introduced as part of a redesign of all silver coins and represented a more modern, simplified aesthetic compared to its predecessor.
Weight 2.5 grams
Diameter 17.9 mm
Mint Marks D (Denver), O (New Orleans), S (San Francisco), P or none (Philadelphia)
Composition 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse Design Liberty head wearing a Phrygian cap, designed by Charles E. Barber
Reverse Design Wreath surrounding the words 'ONE DIME', designed by Charles E. Barber
Years of Minting 1892-1916

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Barber Dimes significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated specimens commanding substantial premiums. Mint state examples are particularly valuable. Some notable errors, such as repunched mint marks or off-center strikes, can increase a coin’s rarity and value. The 1894-S is exceptionally rare and valuable, with only a handful known to exist.
1894-S 24 minted; extremely rare, one of the most valuable U.S. coins
1895-O 440,000 minted; scarce in all grades, very rare in uncirculated condition
1901-S 593,022 minted; key date, rare in higher grades
1903-S 613,300 minted; scarce in all grades
1913-S 510,000 minted; key date, scarce in all grades

Explore Barber Dime Values by Year

1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916

Most Valuable Barber Dime

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1894-S Dime, BM (Proof) – $1,600,000.00 – $2,450,000.00
1916 Dime Barber (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1914 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1905 Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $195.00 –
1899 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1911 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1903 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1910 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1912 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1902-O Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $475.00 –
1907 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1906 Dime (Regular Strike) $3.00 – $195.00 –
1898 Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $195.00 –
1916-S Dime Barber (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1912-D Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1913 Dime (Regular Strike) $3.00 – $195.00 –
1901 Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $195.00 –
1914-D Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1909 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1908 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1892 Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $195.00 –
1904 Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $195.00 –
1897 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1908-D Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1895-O Dime (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $5,400.00 –
1900 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1905-S Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $225.00 –
1913-S Dime (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $1,250.00 –
1903-O Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $250.00 –
1915 Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1902 Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $195.00 –
1893 Dime (Regular Strike) $8.00 – $225.00 –
1911-D Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $195.00 –
1907-O Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $315.00 –
1911-S Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $225.00 –
1915-S Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $275.00 –
1894 Dime (Regular Strike) $20.00 – $385.00 –
1895 Dime (Regular Strike) $45.00 – $950.00 –
1909-D Dime (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $500.00 –
1901-O Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $625.00 –
1914-S Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $190.00 –
1898-S Dime (Regular Strike) $8.00 – $500.00 –
1910-D Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $240.00 –
1896 Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $315.00 –
1903-S Dime (Regular Strike) $40.00 – $1,500.00 –
1912-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $250.00 –
1907-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $385.00 –
1894-O Dime (Regular Strike) $30.00 – $1,750.00 –
1893-S Dime (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $460.00 –
1892-O Dime (Regular Strike) $8.00 – $300.00 –
1895-S Dime (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $700.00 –
1897-S Dime (Regular Strike) $12.00 – $585.00 –
1901-S Dime (Regular Strike) $40.00 – $1,600.00 –
1904-S Dime (Regular Strike) $20.00 – $1,100.00 –
1899-O Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $410.00 –
1900-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $260.00 –
1906-O Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $285.00 –
1909-O Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $275.00 –
1905-O Dime (Regular Strike) $4.00 – $300.00 –
1906-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $300.00 –
1892-S Dime (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $675.00 –
1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $1,750.00 –
1896-S Dime (Regular Strike) $50.00 – $1,275.00 –
1899-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $365.00 –
1910-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $475.00 –
1896 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1899 Dime, DCAM (Proof) – $1,325.00 – $13,500.00
1906-D Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $210.00 –
1904 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1900-O Dime (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $650.00 –
1909-S Dime (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $650.00 –
1901-O Dime O/Horiz O FS-501 (010) (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $775.00 –
1893-O Dime (Regular Strike) $20.00 – $395.00 –
1896-O Dime (Regular Strike) $50.00 – $2,200.00 –
1897-O Dime (Regular Strike) $40.00 – $1,125.00 –
1898-O Dime (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $550.00 –
1902-S Dime (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $425.00 –
1905-O Dime Micro O (Regular Strike) $35.00 – $2,850.00 –
1907-D Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $275.00 –
1908-O Dime (Regular Strike) $6.00 – $325.00 –
1908-S Dime (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $300.00 –
1892 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1893 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1894 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1895 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1897 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1898 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1899 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1900 Dime (Proof) – $345.00 – $13,500.00
1901 Dime (Proof) – $345.00 – $13,500.00
1902 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1903 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1905 Dime (Proof) $140.00 – $275.00 –
1906 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1907 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1908 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1909 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1910 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1911 Dime (Proof) $250.00 – $275.00 –
1912 Dime (Proof) $200.00 – $275.00 –
1913 Dime (Proof) – $345.00 – $30,000.00
1914 Dime (Proof) $265.00 – $300.00 –
1915 Dime (Proof) $220.00 – $300.00 –

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