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Proof-like surfaces.
Obverse Description
Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
ONE DIME is centered in the middle of the reverse surrounded by a wreath tied by a bow at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, appears below the bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
377369
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1896
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1896-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
575,056
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) dime
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
937439
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Coin Value History
1896-S 10c MS PL
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Barber Dime 10c 1892-1916 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $8,500
1892 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $43,000
1892-O 10c MS
Worth: $7 – $7,800
1892-S 10c MS
Worth: $26 – $8,400
1893 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $6,500
1893/2 10c MS
Worth: $90 – $13,200
1893-O 10c MS
Worth: $12 – $50,000
1893-S 10c MS
Worth: $7 – $42,000
1894 10c MS
Worth: $10 – $21,600
1894-O 10c MS
Worth: $22 – $40,800
1895 10c MS
Worth: $36 – $45,000
1895-O 10c MS
Worth: $160 – $72,000
1895-S 10c MS
Worth: $18 – $12,500
1896 10c MS
Worth: $8 – $6,600
1896-O 10c MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
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