1912-S Barber Dime

1912-S BARBER DIME

PCGS No: 4862

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 3,420,000
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

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Notes:
"At first glance this year would appear similar to 1911. However, both 1912-D&S have very low pops above MS 65 (just seven each) and the 1912-S is a better date in all grades.

As with the 1911 issues, all three coins come decently struck. However, the "D" will not be as sharp as the other two."¹^{The finest Uncirculated

example graded

by PCGS is a single MS-67.}

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