1894 BARBER DIME
PCGS Nos: 4803, 4878
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,330,000
Proofs: 972
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±2.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) just below the wreath on the reverse
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Images courtesy of Superior
Galleries
Notes:
"1894-P is one of the few Philadelphia issues that are
"better" dates. Its mintage, at little more than a million, is
quite low and it was not saved anywhere like the first two issues. As a
rule, it comes well struck with nice luster and often high-end examples
can be found."
The finest Uncirculated example graded
by PCGS is a single MS-67.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 18 PR-67's.
The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-67.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-64.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David &
John Feigenbaum
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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