• Barber Dime 1892 to 1916

    Barber Dime 1892 to 1916

    The Barber dime was first minted in 1892 as part of the barber coinage. The dime is 90% silver and has a melt value of $ Melt price live and based off current silver price of $  oz. After the passage of the Coinage Act of 1890, most coins used for circulation in the U.S. were redesigned and standardized. After a public competition for an artistic design provided no suitable candidates, the Director of the Mint, Edward O. Leech directed Chief Mint Engraver Charles E. Barber to make the design. After much discussion and several redesigns later, one design was approved by President Harrison and his cabinet in November, 1891. The Barber Dime began production in January, 1892 and continued through 1916 when they were replaced by the Winged Liberty (aka Mercury) Dime. According to government legislation (the Coinage Act of 1837), the metal content of the Barber Dime consisted of 90% ... Read More »
  • 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar

    1879 Morgan Silver Dollar

  • Liberty Seated Half Dollar 1839 to 1886

    Liberty Seated Half Dollar 1839 to 1886

  • Barber Half Dollar 1892 to 1916

    Barber Half Dollar 1892 to 1916

  • Walking Liberty Half Dollar 1916 to 1947

    Walking Liberty Half Dollar 1916 to 1947