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Barber (1892-1916)

Liberty Head ("Barber") designs appeared on United States minor silver coinage (the dime, quarter, and half dollar) from 1892 to 1916. They derive their common name from their designer, Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. more...

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Origins

In 1887, Mint Director James P. Kimball included a statement in his annual report to Congress requesting a coinage redesign. He proposed a process whereby distinguished artists would be invited to participate in the design process, and, in 1890, the United States Department of the Treasury asked ten eminent American artists to submit design proposals for minor silver coinage. However, this plan proved unworkable when the artists made financial demands that the Treasury was unwilling to meet. The next effort was a contest open to the public, but none of the designs submitted in this manner were satisfactory to the Mint. Ultimately, it fell to Charles Barber to create new designs for silver coinage. He did so, and the designs were first placed into production in 1892.

Basic Design

Obverse

The basic obverse design of the Barber silver coinage consisted of a Liberty head with a cap and wreath . This figure was inspired both by classical Greek and Roman models and by the designs of various 19th-century French coinage. The word "LIBERTY" appeared on the headband in incuse; since it wears relatively quickly in circulation, it is often used by numismatists to help determine the condition of circulated coins. The Liberty head is flanked by six stars on the left and seven on the right, and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears above it. The date is centered below the figure.

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1906 Barber Dime ! Lqqk !1906 Barber Dime ! Lqqk ! $3.50 1907 D Barber Dime Good Nr$ #D9841907 D Barber Dime Good Nr$ #D984 $1.99
1897-P, 1897-0, 1897-S Three ( 3 ) Different Barber Dimes1897-P, 1897-0, 1897-S Three ( 3 ) Different Barber Dimes 1913-S Barber Dime *​* G + 1913-S Barber Dime *​* G +
1912 Barber Dime-Fine1912 Barber Dime-Fine $3.45 1914 10C Barber Head Dime Ngc Certified Pf 631914 10C Barber Head Dime Ngc Certified Pf 63
1907 Barber Dime 10C Ms64 Ngc1907 Barber Dime 10C Ms64 Ngc 1913 Barber Dime Sharp Au (P15938)1913 Barber Dime Sharp Au (P15938) $49.95
1912-D~Silver Barber Dime~Xf~Bette​R Date-Scratches1912-D~Silver Barber Dime~Xf~Bette​R Date-Scratches 1916 Barber Dime Uncirculated.​Choic e/Gem Mintstate1916 Barber Dime Uncirculated.​Choic e/Gem Mintstate
Lot Of Ten Old Us Silver Barber Dimes - Various Dated CoinsLot Of Ten Old Us Silver Barber Dimes - Various Dated Coins Extremely Satisfactory Pleasant Choice 1914 - D Barber/Liberty Head Dime - VgExtremely Satisfactory Pleasant Choice 1914 - D Barber/Liberty Head Dime - Vg $17.00
German Empire-1899A Pfennig-Great Coin! German Empire-1899A Pfennig-Great Coin! $0.99 Usa Coin 1 Dime 1904 S F-Usa Coin 1 Dime 1904 S F- $140.00
1908, Barber Dime & 1912 Barber Dime V.G. Cond.1908, Barber Dime & 1912 Barber Dime V.G. Cond. (2) 1964D Roosevelt Dime ★ 10 Cent Us 90% Silver Fine Condition(2) 1964D Roosevelt Dime ★ 10 Cent Us 90% Silver Fine Condition $2.99
Collection of 6 different Barber dimes, 1910 D, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1916.Collection of 6 different Barber dimes, 1910 D, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1916. $12.76 1898~Barber Dime~G-Vg~Sil​Ver~1898~Barber Dime~G-Vg~Sil​Ver~ $4.95
Usa Coin 1 Dime 1894 Vg/FUsa Coin 1 Dime 1894 Vg/F $65.00 1895-S Barber Silver Dime Very Fine Desirable Date for all Collectors1895-S Barber Silver Dime Very Fine Desirable Date for all Collectors
Make An Offer 'Textile' Toned 1892 Barber Dime Choice Bu 90% Silver Us CoinMake An Offer 'Textile' Toned 1892 Barber Dime Choice Bu 90% Silver Us Coin 1913 Barber Silver Dime Xf1913 Barber Silver Dime Xf $19.95
1912 Barber Silver Dime U S Coins ~ #0361912 Barber Silver Dime U S Coins ~ #036 Usa Coin 1 Dime 1895 O Vg+ Scratch On ReverseUsa Coin 1 Dime 1895 O Vg+ Scratch On Reverse $500.00
1915 Barber Silver Dime 10c Ngc Ms641915 Barber Silver Dime 10c Ngc Ms64 1913-S Barber Silver Dime Very Good & Ready for your Collection!1913-S Barber Silver Dime Very Good & Ready for your Collection!
German Empire-1912J Ten Pfennig-Great Coin!German Empire-1912J Ten Pfennig-Great Coin! $0.99 1912-D Barber Dime-Vg1912-D Barber Dime-Vg $3.45
1895-S Barber Dime - very nice coin1895-S Barber Dime - very nice coin 1901 Barber Dime1901 Barber Dime $5.00
8 circulated Barber dimes. Mixed lot. All with readable dates and lettering.8 circulated Barber dimes. Mixed lot. All with readable dates and lettering. $14.50 1904-S Barber Dime *Better Date* V F +1904-S Barber Dime *Better Date* V F +
1898 Barber 10C Ngc Pr 68 Ca1898 Barber 10C Ngc Pr 68 Ca 1901-O Barber Dime - Au1901-O Barber Dime - Au
Vg, Full Date 1916-P Silver Barber Dime (#5)Vg, Full Date 1916-P Silver Barber Dime (#5) 1911-P Barber Dime High Grade Doubled Legend Obverse 1911-P Barber Dime High Grade Doubled Legend Obverse $62.95
1910~Barber Dime~Vg~Silve​R1910~Barber Dime~Vg~Silve​R $4.95
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