USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1898
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| Mintage | 735 |
| 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
As is true of all denominations of USA proof coins for 1898, the dimes of this date were made with particular care as to their depth of Cameo contrast. This is perhaps the ideal type coin for a collector seeking a proof that has it all. This issue is relatively common in overall numbers, at least with respect to other proof Barber Dimes. What sets it apart most, however, is that Cameo pieces are more often seen for 1898 dimes than for any other in the series.Read More
