1894 (O) Barber Dime
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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
$37,600 MS67 05-12-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1894 (O) Barber Dime represents a New Orleans Mint issue from the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series. With a mintage of 720,000, this is a scarce issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. The New Orleans Mint operated from 1838 to 1909, producing coins valued for their Southern historical provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $91 to $4.1K 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 #4804.
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