1895 BARBER DIME
PCGS Nos: 4806, 4879
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 690,000
Proofs: 880
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 David
Lawrence Rare Coins
Notes:
"The 1895-P
has the lowest mintage of all Philadelphia Barber dime issues. Considering
this, the coin is surprisingly available though it does command a premium.
Nice, frosty specimens should not be hard to find and strike is not an
issue. Availability is boosted because some collectors are willing to
place the more-common proof striking of this date in their set."
The finest Uncirculated
examples graded by PCGS are 7 MS-66's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 14 PR-67's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 3 PRCA-67's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single
PRDC-67.
Significant examples:
NGC Proof-67
- Superior 10/2000:3077
NGC Proof-67 Cameo
- Heritage 10/2000:7290, not sold
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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