USA 1 dime Barber Dime 1912
USA, Philadelphia
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 113 |
| 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 significant advance in mintage from the years preceding, proof dimes of 1912 are not more available, and it's possible that the unsold remainder was either destroyed at the mint or simply put into circulation. Gems are elusive with respect to the overall population, and these almost never display frosted devices. The examples illustrated is a rare exception.Read More
