1892 Silver Barber Dime G–VG

First-Year-Of-Issue Barber Dimes

Just think—131 years ago, it wasn’t the Roosevelt Dime but the Barber Dime that folks had rattling around in their pockets and coin purses. Struck in highly pure 90% fine silver, these coins were designed by Charles Barber, then-Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Other designs had been submitted—more than 300, in fact—but the supremely egotistical Barber, as part of a panel of judges, rejected them all in favor of designing the coin himself. The coin features a bust of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse, with an agricultural wreath and the words “ONE DIME” on the reverse.

Each of the coins available here comes from the first year of issue, 1892, and each is in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition. Imagine what they were used to purchase! Don’t wait to get yours. Order now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

● CLASSIC COIN DESIGN – The Barber Dime was struck from 1892 to 1916. The classic design was the work of Charles Barber, the U.S. Mint’s 6th Chief Engraver. It features Lady Liberty with her hair tucked up under her cap on the obverse while the reverse shows a wreath and the ONE DIME denomination.

● STRUCK IN GLEAMING SILVER – Barber Dimes were struck in 2.5 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measure 17.9 mm in diameter.

● LEGAL TENDER – These coins were 10 cents legal tender in the United States at a time when a dime could have purchased a loaf of bread or a quart of milk.

● NICE COLLECTOR GRADE CONDITION – Your 1892 Barber Dime will come in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition.

This is one of the key coins used by Americans at the Turn of the Century before being replaced by the Mercury Dime in 1916. Order yours today!