1894 Barber Dime
Base
About This Coin
The 1894 Barber Dime is a United States dime from the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series — an early issue, 3rd of 25 years in the series. In 1894, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New Orleans Mints with a combined mintage of 2.1 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 23.1 million. 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. The 1894-S with a mintage of 24 is one of the most famous rarities in all of American numismatics. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $47 to $1715K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1998K in PR66BM grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1894 (O) Barber Dime
1894 (S) Proof Barber Dime - 10C, BM
1894 Barber Dime
1894 Proof Barber Dime
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