1892 Barber Dime — Very Good (VG)
A classic 1892 Barber Dime, the first year of the Barber Dime series, featuring the iconic Liberty Head design by Charles E. Barber. The obverse shows Liberty wearing a laurel wreath with the inscription “LIBERTY,” while the reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE DIME.”
This example is graded Very Good (VG), showing moderate circulation wear while retaining clear lettering, the date, and strong overall design detail. Struck in 90% silver, this first-year Barber Dime is a desirable addition to collections of classic U.S. coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1892
- Denomination: Ten Cents
- Type: Barber Dime
- Designer: Charles E. Barber
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 2.50 grams
- Diameter: 17.9 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Condition: Very Good (VG)
- Mintage: 12,120,738
