1901 (S) Barber Dime
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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
$25,850 MS67+ 04-26-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1901 (S) Barber Dime is a dime produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series. With a mintage of 593,022, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 2% of total 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. The 1901-S is a scarce San Francisco issue. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $127 to $2.6K 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 #4826.
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