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Barber Dime
U.S. collector price guide

1894-S Barber Dime

Denomination
10¢
Mint
S
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
24
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Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_dime_barber-dime_1894_s_none
132years survived since minting
Minted
1894 · S
Denomination
10¢
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
24

This coin: One of the most famous American rarities. Only 24 were struck - accounts differ on why (the most colorful story: Mint Superintendent John Daggett struck them as a favor to his daughter Hallie). Approximately 9 are known to survive. Most recent sale exceeded $1 million.

Barber Dime series: Designed by Mint Chief Engraver Charles Barber after public dissatisfaction with the previous Seated Liberty design. The 1894-S Barber Dime is one of the most famous American rarities - only 24 were struck, and roughly 9 are known to survive. Series ended in 1916 with the introduction of the Mercury Dime. Designed by Charles E. Barber. Struck 1892–1916.

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