The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
4356
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 #:
4811
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Coin Value History
1896-S 10c MS
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1896-S 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1896-S 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 575,056....
$360
1896-S 10C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/170). Mintage 575,056. ...
$456
1896-S 10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/221). Mintage 575,056. ...
$276
1896-S 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/281). Mintage 575,056. ...
$144
1896-S 10C MS65 PCGS....
$3,720
1896-S 10C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/232). Mintage 575,056. ...
$216
1896-S 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/109). Mintage 575,056. ...
$576
1896-S 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/88). NGC Census: (0/66). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 575,056...
$547
1896-S 10C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (35/156). PCGS Population: (46/316). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 5...
$94
1896-S 10C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (5/79). PCGS Population: (15/149). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 575,056...
$324
1896-S 10C MS66 NGC....
$4,320
1896-S 10C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (12/113). PCGS Population: (21/249). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 575,05...
$169
1896-S 10C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/186). NGC Census: (6/85). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 575,05...
$336
1896-S 10C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/86 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (3/62 and 0/2+). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,020
1896-S 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VG10 Details. NGC Census: (4/97). PCGS Population: (8/215). Mintage 575,056. ...
$114
1896-S 10C MS62 NGC. ...
$1,320
1896-S 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/22). NGC Census: (19/18). CDN: $1,825 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,821
1896-S 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/86). NGC Census: (4/65). Mintage: 575,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$646
$475
1896-S 10C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/131). PCGS Population (4/209). Mintage: 575,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$40
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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