USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1896
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| Mintage | 762 |
| 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
This issue is generally quite satisfying aesthetically. Full strikes, brilliant fields and good contrast between fields and devices are the norm. 1896 is the first of several dates that benefitted from superior die preparation by the Philadelphia Mint, and Cameo examples are more often seen than for Barber Dimes of preceding years. Ultra Cameo proofs, however, are still rather scarce.Read More
