Barber Dime Values
How Much Barber Dimes are Worth: Barber Dime Values & Coin Price Chart
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | O | -- | -- | $22.70 | $42 | $62 | $101 | $119 | $237 | $440 | $585 | $1,303 | $3,425 |
| 1892 | S | -- | -- | $146 | $200 | $259 | $336 | $408 | $617 | $871 | $1,810 | $3,423 | $9,350 |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3,250 | $4,675 |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1893/2 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $199 | $257 | $304 | $473 | $829 | $1,688 | $2,302 | $3,070 | $7,200 | $10,925 |
| 1893 | O | -- | -- | $57 | $112 | $134 | $174 | $250 | $348 | $600 | $1,355 | $2,003 | $3,680 |
| 1893 | S | -- | -- | $24.90 | $46 | $66 | $139 | $191 | $397 | $776 | $1,503 | $2,173 | $4,188 |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,250 | $1,595 | $2,600 | $3,790 |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,975 | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1894 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,017,500 | $1,432,500 | $1,642,500 | $1,900,000 | $2,187,500 |
| 1894 | O | -- | -- | $86 | $219 | $299 | $470 | $810 | $1,963 | $3,825 | $7,238 | $10,500 | $23,000 |
| 1895 | O | -- | -- | $647 | $1,043 | $1,538 | $2,705 | $3,445 | $5,613 | $12,325 | $21,300 | $24,200 | $41,750 |
| 1895 | S | -- | -- | $68 | $148 | $206 | $272 | $343 | $623 | $1,134 | $1,585 | $4,110 | $13,275 |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,613 | $2,710 | $5,875 |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,023 | $1,403 | $2,215 | $3,600 |
| 1896 | S | -- | -- | $221 | $295 | $378 | $524 | $704 | $1,143 | $1,730 | $2,960 | $3,995 | $8,800 |
| 1896 | O | -- | -- | $202 | $304 | $372 | $545 | $990 | $1,810 | $2,695 | $4,810 | $11,025 | $14,800 |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1897 | O | -- | -- | $141 | $322 | $372 | $508 | $598 | $1,095 | $1,785 | $2,850 | $3,888 | $6,988 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,890 | $3,475 |
| 1897 | S | -- | -- | $42 | $99 | $128 | $232 | $308 | $643 | $1,020 | $1,773 | $3,275 | $4,593 |
| 1898 | O | -- | -- | $45 | $99 | $156 | $236 | $352 | $507 | $1,093 | $1,300 | $3,025 | $5,600 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $450 | $1,078 | $1,370 | $2,055 | $3,680 |
| 1898 | S | -- | -- | $18.60 | $41 | $59 | $104 | $192 | $542 | $1,385 | $1,720 | $2,670 | $4,093 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $655 | $810 | $1,163 | $1,862 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,453 | $2,110 | $3,680 |
| 1899 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $344 | $1,222 | $2,085 | $4,004 | $12,500 |
| 1899 | O | -- | -- | $30 | $83 | $120 | $188 | $227 | $419 | $965 | $2,045 | $3,965 | $6,425 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.80 | $17.60 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $435 | $1,154 |
| 1900 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1900 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,475 | $2,180 | $5,950 |
| 1900 | O | -- | -- | $42 | $115 | $164 | $224 | $296 | $628 | $1,125 | $2,040 | $3,740 | $4,950 |
| 1900 | S | -- | -- | $12.40 | $17.60 | $26.90 | $46 | $76 | $233 | $458 | $947 | $1,743 | $4,318 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6,000 |
| 1901 | O | -- | -- | $11.40 | $23.80 | $43 | $88 | $162 | $703 | $1,065 | $1,533 | $2,568 | $3,300 |
| 1901 | S | -- | -- | $183 | $519 | $452 | $552 | $733 | $1,612 | $2,420 | $3,000 | $4,480 | $5,200 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $997 | $1,398 |
| 1902 | O | -- | -- | $10.40 | $20.80 | $35 | $82 | $157 | $420 | $717 | $1,558 | $3,180 | $6,015 |
| 1902 | S | -- | -- | $29.10 | $60 | $92 | $136 | $211 | $403 | $847 | $1,150 | $2,225 | $4,855 |
| 1902 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,598 |
| 1903 | S | -- | -- | $143 | $378 | $477 | $729 | $967 | $1,378 | $1,818 | $2,075 | $2,885 | $3,650 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $875 | $1,600 | $1,930 | $3,290 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $17.60 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $278 | $663 | $1,095 |
| 1903 | O | -- | -- | $11.40 | $18.70 | $35 | $79 | $127 | $249 | $487 | $849 | $2,608 | $7,800 |
| 1904 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1904 | S | -- | -- | $88 | $154 | $245 | $350 | $482 | $973 | $1,715 | $2,635 | $4,300 | $5,530 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $567 | $1,417 |
| 1905 | O | -- | -- | $19.10 | $40 | $62 | $119 | $148 | $292 | $421 | $627 | $1,223 | $2,740 |
| 1905 | O | Micro O | -- | $114 | $174 | $285 | $675 | $988 | $2,863 | $5,600 | $7,675 | $10,788 | $22,700 |
| 1905 | S | -- | -- | $9.40 | $16 | $24.90 | $61 | $92 | $202 | $283 | $362 | $990 | $1,560 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $688 | $851 | $1,218 | $2,044 |
| 1906 | S | -- | -- | $15 | $16.60 | $31 | $72 | $148 | $287 | $559 | $835 | $1,163 | $2,365 |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $408 | $713 |
| 1906 | D | -- | -- | $9.40 | $12.50 | $16.60 | $46 | $86 | $184 | $382 | $739 | $1,398 | $2,103 |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $682 | $851 | $1,218 | $1,869 |
| 1906 | O | -- | -- | $21.30 | $55 | $86 | $123 | $161 | $258 | $454 | $551 | $1,075 | $1,455 |
| 1907 | O | -- | -- | $16.10 | $35 | $52 | $82 | $107 | $261 | $460 | $584 | $1,079 | $1,885 |
| 1907 | S | -- | -- | $10.90 | $20.80 | $36 | $93 | $139 | $352 | $653 | $838 | $2,030 | $6,175 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $682 | $851 | $1,218 | $1,919 |
| 1907 | D | -- | -- | $9.90 | $16 | $31 | $61 | $122 | $260 | $692 | $960 | $1,775 | $2,945 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $408 | $713 |
| 1908 | S | -- | -- | $9.90 | $16.60 | $24.40 | $69 | $162 | $329 | $705 | $942 | $1,188 | $2,350 |
| 1908 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $682 | $851 | $1,218 | $2,544 |
| 1908 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $13 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $408 | $713 |
| 1908 | D | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $17.60 | $45 | $67 | $166 | $237 | $414 | $639 | $1,353 |
| 1908 | O | -- | -- | $17.70 | $46 | $63 | $116 | $168 | $387 | $643 | $835 | $1,128 | $1,676 |
| 1909 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1909 | S | -- | -- | $36 | $80 | $138 | $208 | $320 | $570 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $3,563 | $6,388 |
| 1909 | O | -- | -- | $11.40 | $17.60 | $43 | $73 | $154 | $307 | $678 | $1,239 | $1,590 | $2,820 |
| 1909 | D | -- | -- | $26.60 | $70 | $104 | $146 | $211 | $495 | $997 | $1,195 | $1,355 | $4,413 |
| 1910 | D | -- | -- | $9.90 | $13 | $26 | $67 | $104 | $218 | $390 | $653 | $1,845 | $2,338 |
| 1910 | S | -- | -- | $21.90 | $59 | $84 | $133 | $183 | $439 | $625 | $1,143 | $1,970 | $2,753 |
| 1910 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $660 | $884 | $1,245 | $1,930 |
| 1910 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $35 | $67 | $200 | $234 | $289 | $430 | $768 |
| 1911 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $682 | $851 | $1,289 | $1,930 |
| 1911 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $229 | $267 | $408 | $713 |
| 1911 | D | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $14 | $40 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $289 | $484 | $1,070 |
| 1911 | S | -- | -- | $9.90 | $13.50 | $24.90 | $57 | $107 | $208 | $389 | $667 | $830 | $1,087 |
| 1912 | S | -- | -- | $9.40 | $20 | $24.40 | $59 | $89 | $210 | $375 | $648 | $885 | $2,780 |
| 1912 | D | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $30 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $272 | $609 | $1,205 |
| 1912 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $408 | $727 |
| 1912 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $375 | $655 | $810 | $1,163 | $1,862 |
| 1913 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $308 | $519 | $638 | $922 | $1,373 |
| 1913 | S | -- | -- | $60 | $134 | $195 | $302 | $390 | $994 | $1,635 | $2,165 | $2,640 | $4,275 |
| 1914 | S | -- | -- | $9.90 | $13.50 | $24.40 | $55 | $99 | $179 | $338 | $510 | $1,199 | $1,770 |
| 1914 | D | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $17 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $231 | $278 | $692 | $1,245 |
| 1914 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $15 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $223 | $315 | $408 | $738 |
| 1914 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $400 | $745 | $1,039 | $1,393 | $3,994 |
| 1915 | S | -- | -- | $17.70 | $41 | $57 | $98 | $130 | $249 | $392 | $675 | $1,370 | $2,185 |
| 1915 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $316 | $557 | $713 | $1,495 | $2,770 |
| 1916 | S | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $35 | $67 | $166 | $232 | $287 | $498 | $1,190 |
| 1916 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $7.70 | $9.60 | $16.50 | $30 | $60 | $166 | $223 | $267 | $408 | $713 |
Overview
The Barber Dime, minted from 1892 to 1916, is a key part of American coinage history and a favorite among collectors. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the coin features a classical Liberty head wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath on the obverse, with a simple wreath surrounding the denomination on the reverse. Collectors value Barber Dimes for their historical significance, key date rarities, and role in early 20th-century commerce.
History of the Barber Dime
Introduced in 1892, the Barber Dime replaced the Seated Liberty Dime after nearly six decades of production. The redesign was part of a broader effort to modernize U.S. coinage. Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, created a design featuring a left-facing Liberty adorned with a laurel wreath, which was also used on the Barber Quarter and Barber Half Dollar.
The Barber Dime was produced at four mints:
- Philadelphia (no mintmark)
- New Orleans (“O”)
- Denver (“D”) (starting in 1906)
- San Francisco (“S”)
The series was discontinued in 1916 and replaced by the more modern Mercury Dime.
Collecting Barber Dime Coins
Collectors seek Barber Dimes for their classic design, long minting history, and challenging key dates. While common dates are accessible, high-grade examples are difficult to find due to widespread circulation.
Some of the most desirable issues in the series include:
- 1894-S – One of the most famous U.S. coin rarities, with only 24 struck and a few known to exist today.
- 1895-O – A key date with a low mintage and the second most expensive of all issued Barber dimes.
- 1896-S – The lowest mintage of all 1896-dated coins.
- 1901-S – One of the most challenging dates to find, particularly in mint condition, and the 5th most expensive.
- 1903-S – A low-mintage issue that is increasingly rare.
Additionally, collectors look for proof versions, die varieties, and well-struck examples, as many lower-grade coins exhibit weak details due to heavy circulation.
Tips for Collectors
- Where to Find Them: Barber Dimes are often found at coin shows, auctions, and reputable coin dealers.
- Key Details to Watch For: Seek sharp details in Liberty’s wreath and the reverse lettering, as many Barber Dimes were weakly struck.
- Proper Storage: Store Barber Dimes in coin holders, slabs, or climate-controlled environments to maintain their value and prevent wear.
Most Valuable Coin
The 1894-S Barber Dime is among the rarest and most valuable U.S. coins ever minted. Only 24 were struck, and it is believed that fewer than 10 exist today. This dime has sold for millions of dollars at auction, making it a legendary numismatic rarity.
Investment Potential
The Barber Dime remains a strong investment choice for key date collectors and investors. Rare issues like 1894-S, 1895-O, and 1901-S have shown consistent value appreciation. Additionally, high-grade certified examples are in strong demand, and pre-preserved barber dimes are increasingly challenging to find.
Notable Errors
- Repunched Dates – Some Barber Dimes exhibit repunched numerals, adding to their collectability.
- Misaligned Dies – Occasionally, misaligned striking resulted in off-center designs.
- Weak Strikes – Many issues suffered from weakly struck details, making fully detailed examples more valuable.
Design Features
The Barber Dime, designed by Charles E. Barber, features a left-facing Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap with a laurel wreath on the obverse. The reverse displays a wreath encircling the words “ONE DIME.”
Key design elements include:
- Classical Liberty Portrait: Reflecting a more structured, Greco-Roman style.
- Wreath Reverse: A simple but elegant design emphasizing denomination clarity.
- Mintmarks: Found below the wreath on the reverse.
Conclusion
The Barber Dime is a historic and collectible piece of U.S. coinage, offering a blend of accessibility and rare key dates. Whether for investment or historical appreciation, this series remains an enduring favorite among collectors. Understanding its rarities, design elements, and value trends allows collectors to make well-informed decisions when adding Barber Dimes to their collections.
