1903 Barber Dime
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About This Coin
The 1903 Barber Dime is a United States dime from the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series — 12th of 25 years in the series. In 1903, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New Orleans Mints with a combined mintage of 28.3 million. This ranks 20th 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. Collectors have identified one known die variety for this date (retained cud). Produced 9 years after the celebrated 1894 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $13 to $2.0K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $21K in V CH BU grade at Stack's. 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.
