1910-S Barber Dime

1910-S BARBER DIME

PCGS No: 4856

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,240,000
Proofs: 0

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 17.9 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±2.5 grams

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "S" (for San Francisco) just below the wreath on the reverse

Images courtesy of David Lawrence Rare Coins

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Notes:
"1910-D&S...are fairly scarce. We know the "S" is scarce because of its low mintage, but the scarcity of 1910-D is as yet unexplained."

"Both 1910-P&S come with decent strikes and good luster."¹^{The finest Uncirculated examples graded

by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.}

Sources and recommended reading:
1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David & John Feigenbaum

"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service