1892 Barber Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$43,200 MS68 05-12-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1892 Barber Dime represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series. The U.S. Mint produced 12.1 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 71% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a Phrygian cap topped by a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY on a headband and the reverse displays an agricultural wreath of corn, wheat, oak, and maple enclosing the words ONE DIME. First year of the Barber design across dimes, quarters, and half dollars — a coordinated design family. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $15 to $230 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4796.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1892 Atypical Die Clash ADC-10C-1892-01
1892 Repunched Date WRPD-001
DC-10c-1892-01 Die Chip
DC-10c-1892-02 Die Chip
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