$1 FV 90% Silver Barber Dimes - Avg Circ

Each $1 face value lot contains 10 Barber Dimes, struck in 90% silver between 1892 and 1916. These coins come in average circulated condition, showing moderate wear but full dates and readable details. Designed by Charles E. Barber, this series reflects a bygone era of American coinage and is prized for its vintage charm, historical value, and silver content. These circulated examples offer an affordable way to collect or stack 90% silver with numismatic character built in.

Historical Insight:

The Barber Dime, part of the Barber coinage trio alongside the quarter and half dollar, was issued during a period of rapid industrial growth and change in the U.S. economy. Named after its designer, Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, the series saw heavy circulation—especially the dimes—resulting in fewer high-grade examples surviving today. These average circulated coins offer an accessible entry point into 19th and early 20th-century U.S. silver, combining affordability with real historical value and silver content.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (10 dimes per lot)
• Dates: Random (1892-1916)
• Condition: Average Circulated - moderate wear, full date, no holes or major damage
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, or San Francisco)
• Obverse: Features the classic Liberty Head profile wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the year of issue.
• Reverse: Displays the denomination "ONE DIME" within a wreath of American agricultural motifs.