1902 Barber Dime

About This Coin

The 1902 Barber Dime is a United States dime from the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series — 11th of 25 years in the series. In 1902, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 28.0 million. This ranks 18th of 25 years by total mintage, above 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. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 8 years after the celebrated 1894 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $13 to $968 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $21K in MS67+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.