USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1893
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| Mintage | 792 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.3 mm |
| diameter | 17.91 mm |
| weight | 2.5 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
LIBERTY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
ONE DIME
Introduction of Coins
The proofs of this year typically are found better preserved than many of 1892, due probably to the fact that they went almost entirely to numismatists who knew how to handle them properly. Gems are fairly plentiful, though typically these show only partial or one-sided cameo contrast. Those displaying sufficient contrast to be certified as Cameo are more scarce, while Ultra Cameo pieces are very elusive.Read More
