1914 Barber Dime

About This Coin

The 1914 Barber Dime is a United States dime from the Barber Dimes 1892-1916 series — a late issue, 23rd of 25 years in the series. In 1914, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 31.4 million. This ranks 22nd 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. 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). Across its variants, estimated values range from $11 to $617 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $19K in PR68 grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.