USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1899
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| Mintage | 846 |
| 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
Despite a rather high sales figure, proof dimes dated 1899 are not as available as several other dates from that decade. In addition, the Philadelphia Mint regressed a bit this year with respect to its die preparation. While Cameo pieces are not truly rare, they are more elusive than for those coined in 1898. Typical of the entire Barber Dime series, Ultra Cameo examples are very rare.Read More
