USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1893 O

USA, New Orleans
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Rarity

Common

Attributes of Coins

Melt Value$2.78 2.25g Silver
RegionUSA
Denomination1 dime
Krause numberKM# 113
Mintage1,760,000
MetalSilver 0.900
thickness1.3 mm
diameter17.91 mm
weight2.5 g
Obverse:
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Liberty
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
LIBERTY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
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Wreath
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
ONE DIME

Introduction of Coins

New Orleans struck fewer than half as many dimes in 1893 as it had the previous year, and 1893-O is thus a scarce issue across all grades. Mint State pieces are seldom seen, and gems are truly rare.Read More