USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1896
USA, New Orleans
Rarity
Uncommon
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| Mintage | 610,000 |
| 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 production of dimes at New Orleans rose only modestly from the previous year, as the country was still gripped by economic depression. This issue typically is available in the lower circulated grades, but anything Very Fine or higher is quite scarce and eagerly sought. Though not as poorly struck as some O-Mint coins, fully struck examples are the exception. The piece illustrated, for example, has an incompletely formed date.Read More
