USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1916
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| Mintage | 5,820,000 |
| 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
Dime coinage rose during 1916, as the American economy rebounded from two years of recession. Much of this was due to supplying the war-torn nations of Europe with both food and munitions. 1916-S Barber Dimes are thus fairly plentiful across all grades through MS 65, though most have indifferent strikes and luster that is a bit disappointing as compared to San Francisco Mint dimes of earlier years.Read More
