Barber dime pcgs ms64 rpd fs301 repunched date sole ms example known. Liberty coin service collectors checklist for barber dimes. With thick, nice long 14 diecrack on ocean view proof nickel, from rim at 3. I dontrecall what the pawn stars coin expert had to say specifically about this piece but i do recall him declaring the piece to be not a genuine 1894s the piece does appear to me to be a genuine 1890 something smint barber dime. What is unusual is that there are almost no varieties. Posted in rcoins by uracer6r 39 points and 16 comments. The 1894s barber dime is a dime produced in the united states barber coinage. The composition of these coins is 90% silver and 10% copper. By 1901, the seated liberty dime was quickly becoming overwhelmed in circulation by the proliferation of the barber dime. I have a 1901 barber dime that seems like it wasnt struck on the right planchett just not sure. This rare, lustrous, proof 1901 barber dime has magnificent color, a semicameo obverse, nearly perfect surfaces, and is tied for second finest at ngc and finest at pcgs. Related links barber dime values most valuable barber dimes when grading coins theres three sides to grade, obverse, reverse and rim, and in that order.
Barber dime value on the rise coin values discovery. Many consider the 1901s barber quarter buy on ebay to be the rarest. Most valuable barber head silver dime 18921916 coin values. Naturally, those wellpreserved pieces are the ones most highly sought after by collectors. The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. Description bold, silverwhite 1901 s quarter, ms67 second in the condition census 1901 s 25c ms67 ngc. However, most of these coins were minted in philadelphia, making the new orleans o mintmark and san francisco s entries from that year considerably scarcer. They were minted between 1892 and 1916, though no half dollars were struck in the final year of the series. Many consider the 1901 s barber quarter buy on ebay to be the rarest nongold coin of the 20th century.
Once again it is not as scarce as the quarter of the same date but even wellcirculated coins are not all that easy to acquire. Barber in 1891 and was first struck in 1892, replacing the seated liberty dime. Looks like the piece was mashed at the rim at four oclock vicinity. The 1901 dime has a fairly hefty mintage of nearly 19 million coins, thus allowing collectors to easily locate examples in a wide range of grades. Other subtle differences in your coins such as its state of preservation often separates the common from the valuable rare dimes. Coins and canada 1 cent 1901 canadian coins price guide. It is one of the rarest and most highly prized united states coins for collectors, along with the 1804 dollar and the 19 liberty head nickel. Coin values for those pieces are all over the board, but are lofty for highquality specimens. The united states mint first produced the liberty head nickel in 1883. A pleasing gem barber proof type example with great peripheral color blending toward light golden plum centers. If you ever have a question about the grading of a coin, please contact the grading service company with the serial number of the coin in this listing for more details. As seen in the picture at right, the left rim is slightly shallower than the right rim. First introduced in the late 19th century, the barber dime was put to use by us citizens as it was a very useful coin. In 1892, the dime, quarter and half dollar denominations were redesigned.
True to this fact, the 1901 s barber dime is crafted of 90 percent silver, but its true worth lies more with its rich cultural background and unique history. Ken potters rare coin reproductions ken potters variety vault. There are even specialized coin collecting clubs that focus specifically on coinage designed by charles e. We also have a barber dime grading forum to help you establish a grade for your barber dime. If there is rising interest in the series, up go the prices. Mint director edward leech created a competition for independent artists to submit ideas. Most collectors, graders and dealers consider the obverse first but the reverse has something to say for the grade as well.
Weekly coins and currency auction now open for bidding. Mintage figures suggest it is the 19s that ought to be the toughest, as its production was only about half that of the 1901 s 40,000 vs. Assembling barber dime set tests mettle of average collector by paul gilkes. Bccs barber dime census in 2008, the barber coin collectors society conducted a census of its members, as well as the collecting public, for barber dimes. Barber and was first released to the public in 1892. The barber coinage consists of a dime, quarter, and half dollar designed by united states bureau of the mint chief engraver charles e. Our site displays a very large group at competitive sticker prices. The top most expensive and valuable us barber dimes. Dec 06, 20 key date barber dimes december 6, 20 by dennis hengeveld 3 comments introduced to replace the longlived liberty seated design which had been in production since the 1830s, the barber dime was struck from 1892 until 1916. Around 25 million barber dimes were struck in 1901, which means tencent coins of that vintage are quite common in terms of date. Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring lady liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars.
The date on the image can be different from the year selected. The 1901 s barber quarter issue spells magic for the many aficionados of this series, of a lower mintage than the 1896s, and with far fewer saved than the 19s, which had a smaller production but was the subject of some contemporary hoarding. He also suggests the possibility of a less expensive collection of 24 proof barber dimes. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. The 1901 s barber quarter is the key date of the set, and also the rarest 20th century regular issue minor u. The 1901s barber quarter is the key date of the set, and also the rarest 20th century regular issue minor u. Amazingly a number of pieces have been graded at levels above ms65, including. Great discount on all store products with free shipping. Barber, chief engraver of the united states mint from 1880 to 1918. If if really weighed 310 what the other dime weighed, though, something would be wrong. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images.
The grading services crack them out and dip them to remove toning and haze. The most rare, grades, dates and varieties for baber head dime coins. If your 1901 dime is in very very nice shape it can be worth 70120. We have a large inventory of 1901 o silver barber dimes to choose from, all at affordable prices. The united states mint used the barber design on three different denominations including the dime, quarter and half dollar.
The barber dime was introduced in 1892, replacing the seated liberty design, which had been in use for almost 55 years. While barber dimes do not enjoy the popularity of some other coin series of the era, it can be a genuine challenge to assemble a collection in higher mint. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Additionally a large number of rare dates, mintmark and date combinations and scarce varieties, are found throughout all of us dime production including the current modern roosevelt dime. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location, statistics.
We have over 80 years of combined experience in the numismatic field. Mar, 2018 barber dimes and mercury dimes and silver roosevelt dimes were all supposed to weigh 2. I am uploading pictures of both any help will be greatly appreciated. The issue also ranks as the second rarest of all barber type coins struck from 1892 to 1916, after the unusual 1894s dime. Find best prices from your favourite online stores for the 1901 p silver barber dime good details full date for sale. Best discount 1901 p silver barber dime good details full date. New obverse and reverse hubs were introduced for the dime this year, but the distinctions are quite minor and of interest only to series specialists. After congress approved new coin designs in 1891, u. The 1901 barber dime, like all of this type of coin, was produced a fairly long time ago, and has thus been subjected to plenty of damage over the years. Of course, that claim does not include proof issues, which are primarily only collected by the most intrepid of barber dime enthusiasts.
Empire coins llc thousands of quality coins at everyday low prices. Most issues are quite affordable in the lower grades, except for the key dates. Use the ngc coin explorer to get the latest barber dimes auction prices realized, including the 1901 s 10c ms. There is some pitting along the lower right reverse rim and a small crack on certified holder. A very rare, low mintage early half dime that, despite the problems, has nice. On low grade coins, it is common to find a full rim on the right side, but not on the left. Be sure to visit our barber dime forum if you need help. Home coin prices dimes barber dimes 1901 o barber dime pcgs genuine back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. This tool also features images, specifications, registry points and more. Known as the barber dime named after the designer charles e. Barber silver dime coin grading guide how to picture grade. We, here at tudor coins, buy only quality circulated and uncirculated coins and currency that we pass on to you knowing that the article is genuine.
Barber dime values can vary significantly based on their mint year and mint location as well as their overall condition. Barber the tencent denomination featured on the obverse miss liberty facing right, her hair. Description bold, silverwhite 1901 s quarter, ms67 none finer at ngc 1901 s 25c ms67 ngc. It was felt by many that the nations coin designs were secondrate, but few could have predicted how mundane a change could really be. The 1901 s has the third lowest mintage of the series at a total of 593,022 pieces produced. Payment paypal only no international sales questions feel free to ask, send me a note the coins shown, is the exact one you will receive. The 1901 s barber dime had a mintage of just 593,022.
In mint state, this date is very common and even the pcgs coinfacts condition census is filled with ms66 and better. The coinas light obverse devices are highlighted with shades of tan and red and outlined in blue. Why barber dime values are on the rise collectors push the barber dime value either up, or down. When it comes to figuring out how much one might pay for the 1901 barber dime, there are a few different things that you must consider. Home coin prices dimes barber dimes 1901 s barber dime pcgs genuine vg details back to searchbrowse page. Assembling barber dime set tests mettle of average collector by paul gilkes coin world staff one of the most popular and challenging u. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase this can result in this site earning a commission. Only 24 were minted, and of those, only nine are known to survive. Of these, the 1901 s is by far the most difficult to locate. International shipping is actual cost including insurance. Winning bidder will receive the actual item that is pictured. There are a wide variety of morgan dollars worth lots of money to look for in collections.
The ngc universal id is a four digit alphanumeric that groups coins based on a unique combination of date, mintmark, denomination and striking process ms, pf, or sp. First, because there were multiple types of the dime produced most years, the rarity associated with the specific type of dime will be the first determinant of price. Barber dimes minted 1892 to 1916 a very popular series, with a long run of dates and mintmarks. The 1901 o barber dime also known as the liberty head dime. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1901 barber dime. Discussion in us coins forum started by michele davis, mar, 2018.
Large selection online or call for more information. A heavilyworn barber dime like yours can easily weigh 20% less than normal, or under 2 grams. The series continue into 1916 and spawned a number of key and semikey date coins, including the 1895o, 1896s, 1901 s, 1903s, 19s. When collectors acquire these coins, the first thing they assess is the condition the coin is in. Barber dimes minted from 1892 to 1916 are considered classic american coins and some of them can be quite valuable. The new series was named for its designer charles e. Feb 19, 2018 today we are going to be taking a look at my list of the top 15 most valuable morgan silver dollars. For a larger image, click on lower right hand corner.
Today involvement is high, with modern design changes, headlines of the latest record prices, all contributing to attract attention to coins. The 1901s barber quarter had a total mintage of 72,664 pieces struck for circulation at the san francisco mint. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Find the current barber dime values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Get the best deals on barber dime us coin errors when you shop the largest online selection at. This is not due to uneven wear, but rather the strike. The 19s barber quarter was unevenly struck, so that the left side was weaker on the obverse than the right side. Barber dimes 1892 1916 as early as 1879, public dissatisfaction with the seated liberty design was heard in washington and philadelphia. A liberty head motif common to all three denominations made its appearance the same year.
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