The 1901s barber quarter is the key date of the set, and also the rarest 20th century regular issue minor u. The 1901 s barber quarter issue spells magic for the many aficionados of this series, of a lower mintage than the 1896s, and with far fewer saved than the 19s, which had a smaller production but was the subject of some contemporary hoarding. Home coin prices dimes barber dimes 1901 s barber dime pcgs genuine vg details back to searchbrowse page. The 1901 s has the third lowest mintage of the series at a total of 593,022 pieces produced.
In mint state, this date is very common and even the pcgs coinfacts condition census is filled with ms66 and better. The most rare, grades, dates and varieties for baber head dime coins. Discussion in us coins forum started by michele davis, mar, 2018. Use the ngc coin explorer to get the latest barber dimes auction prices realized, including the 1901 s 10c ms. Get the best deals on barber dime us coin errors when you shop the largest online selection at. Assembling barber dime set tests mettle of average collector by paul gilkes. Empire coins llc thousands of quality coins at everyday low prices. Large selection online or call for more information. The 1901 s barber dime had a mintage of just 593,022. The barber coinage consists of a dime, quarter, and half dollar designed by united states bureau of the mint chief engraver charles e. Mintage figures suggest it is the 19s that ought to be the toughest, as its production was only about half that of the 1901 s 40,000 vs. What is unusual is that there are almost no varieties. Additionally a large number of rare dates, mintmark and date combinations and scarce varieties, are found throughout all of us dime production including the current modern roosevelt dime.
With thick, nice long 14 diecrack on ocean view proof nickel, from rim at 3. Most issues are quite affordable in the lower grades, except for the key dates. We, here at tudor coins, buy only quality circulated and uncirculated coins and currency that we pass on to you knowing that the article is genuine. Assembling barber dime set tests mettle of average collector by paul gilkes coin world staff one of the most popular and challenging u.
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase this can result in this site earning a commission. Barber in 1891 and was first struck in 1892, replacing the seated liberty dime. Description bold, silverwhite 1901 s quarter, ms67 none finer at ngc 1901 s 25c ms67 ngc. A very rare, low mintage early half dime that, despite the problems, has nice. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Barber and was first released to the public in 1892. The 1901s barber quarter had a total mintage of 72,664 pieces struck for circulation at the san francisco mint. As seen in the picture at right, the left rim is slightly shallower than the right rim. Posted in rcoins by uracer6r 39 points and 16 comments. International shipping is actual cost including insurance.
Mint director edward leech created a competition for independent artists to submit ideas. First, because there were multiple types of the dime produced most years, the rarity associated with the specific type of dime will be the first determinant of price. The 19s barber quarter was unevenly struck, so that the left side was weaker on the obverse than the right side. I am uploading pictures of both any help will be greatly appreciated. Someone may have helped to make the last digit essentially unreadable. Best discount 1901 p silver barber dime good details full date. The date on the image can be different from the year selected. The 1901 s barber quarter is the key date of the set, and also the rarest 20th century regular issue minor u.
Be sure to visit our barber dime forum if you need help. I dontrecall what the pawn stars coin expert had to say specifically about this piece but i do recall him declaring the piece to be not a genuine 1894s the piece does appear to me to be a genuine 1890 something smint barber dime. Payment paypal only no international sales questions feel free to ask, send me a note the coins shown, is the exact one you will receive. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. This is not due to uneven wear, but rather the strike.
The grading services crack them out and dip them to remove toning and haze. Naturally, those wellpreserved pieces are the ones most highly sought after by collectors. Today involvement is high, with modern design changes, headlines of the latest record prices, all contributing to attract attention to coins. If your 1901 dime is in very very nice shape it can be worth 70120. Barber dimes minted from 1892 to 1916 are considered classic american coins and some of them can be quite valuable. Other subtle differences in your coins such as its state of preservation often separates the common from the valuable rare dimes. Amazingly a number of pieces have been graded at levels above ms65, including. If there is rising interest in the series, up go the prices. Weekly coins and currency auction now open for bidding. Home coin prices dimes barber dimes 1901 o barber dime pcgs genuine back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. Ken potters rare coin reproductions ken potters variety vault. Only 24 were minted, and of those, only nine are known to survive.
Known as the barber dime named after the designer charles e. We also have a barber dime grading forum to help you establish a grade for your barber dime. Find best prices from your favourite online stores for the 1901 p silver barber dime good details full date for sale. The united states mint used the barber design on three different denominations including the dime, quarter and half dollar. The series continue into 1916 and spawned a number of key and semikey date coins, including the 1895o, 1896s, 1901 s, 1903s, 19s. The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
True to this fact, the 1901 s barber dime is crafted of 90 percent silver, but its true worth lies more with its rich cultural background and unique history. Bccs barber dime census in 2008, the barber coin collectors society conducted a census of its members, as well as the collecting public, for barber dimes. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location, statistics. On low grade coins, it is common to find a full rim on the right side, but not on the left. There are a wide variety of morgan dollars worth lots of money to look for in collections. Coins and canada 1 cent 1901 canadian coins price guide. The 1901 barber dime, like all of this type of coin, was produced a fairly long time ago, and has thus been subjected to plenty of damage over the years. For a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. Barber dime value on the rise coin values discovery. Our site displays a very large group at competitive sticker prices. Many consider the 1901s barber quarter buy on ebay to be the rarest. Most collectors, graders and dealers consider the obverse first but the reverse has something to say for the grade as well. It was felt by many that the nations coin designs were secondrate, but few could have predicted how mundane a change could really be.
After congress approved new coin designs in 1891, u. The 1901 dime has a fairly hefty mintage of nearly 19 million coins, thus allowing collectors to easily locate examples in a wide range of grades. He also suggests the possibility of a less expensive collection of 24 proof barber dimes. Feb 19, 2018 today we are going to be taking a look at my list of the top 15 most valuable morgan silver dollars. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1901 s barber dime. Description bold, silverwhite 1901 s quarter, ms67 second in the condition census 1901 s 25c ms67 ngc. This tool also features images, specifications, registry points and more. Barber dime values can vary significantly based on their mint year and mint location as well as their overall condition. However, most of these coins were minted in philadelphia, making the new orleans o mintmark and san francisco s entries from that year considerably scarcer. It is one of the rarest and most highly prized united states coins for collectors, along with the 1804 dollar and the 19 liberty head nickel.
If if really weighed 310 what the other dime weighed, though, something would be wrong. We have a large inventory of 1901 o silver barber dimes to choose from, all at affordable prices. The ngc universal id is a four digit alphanumeric that groups coins based on a unique combination of date, mintmark, denomination and striking process ms, pf, or sp. There are even specialized coin collecting clubs that focus specifically on coinage designed by charles e. A liberty head motif common to all three denominations made its appearance the same year. New obverse and reverse hubs were introduced for the dime this year, but the distinctions are quite minor and of interest only to series specialists. A pleasing gem barber proof type example with great peripheral color blending toward light golden plum centers. We have over 80 years of combined experience in the numismatic field. A heavilyworn barber dime like yours can easily weigh 20% less than normal, or under 2 grams. Great discount on all store products with free shipping. Barber the tencent denomination featured on the obverse miss liberty facing right, her hair. The 1894s barber dime is a dime produced in the united states barber coinage.
Around 25 million barber dimes were struck in 1901, which means tencent coins of that vintage are quite common in terms of date. In 1892, the dime, quarter and half dollar denominations were redesigned. Why barber dime values are on the rise collectors push the barber dime value either up, or down. Barber dimes 1892 1916 as early as 1879, public dissatisfaction with the seated liberty design was heard in washington and philadelphia. Barber dimes minted 1892 to 1916 a very popular series, with a long run of dates and mintmarks. Of these, the 1901 s is by far the most difficult to locate. Dec 06, 20 key date barber dimes december 6, 20 by dennis hengeveld 3 comments introduced to replace the longlived liberty seated design which had been in production since the 1830s, the barber dime was struck from 1892 until 1916.
I have a 1901 barber dime that seems like it wasnt struck on the right planchett just not sure. There is some pitting along the lower right reverse rim and a small crack on certified holder. Looks like the piece was mashed at the rim at four oclock vicinity. Most valuable barber head silver dime 18921916 coin values. It seems like my 1916 barber dime feels heavier than my 1901 barber dime. Barber dime pcgs ms64 rpd fs301 repunched date sole ms example known. Many consider the 1901 s barber quarter buy on ebay to be the rarest nongold coin of the 20th century. Once again it is not as scarce as the quarter of the same date but even wellcirculated coins are not all that easy to acquire. Winning bidder will receive the actual item that is pictured.
The composition of these coins is 90% silver and 10% copper. When it comes to figuring out how much one might pay for the 1901 barber dime, there are a few different things that you must consider. First introduced in the late 19th century, the barber dime was put to use by us citizens as it was a very useful coin. The barber dime was introduced in 1892, replacing the seated liberty design, which had been in use for almost 55 years.
By 1901, the seated liberty dime was quickly becoming overwhelmed in circulation by the proliferation of the barber dime. When collectors acquire these coins, the first thing they assess is the condition the coin is in. Related links barber dime values most valuable barber dimes when grading coins theres three sides to grade, obverse, reverse and rim, and in that order. Of course, that claim does not include proof issues, which are primarily only collected by the most intrepid of barber dime enthusiasts.
Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring lady liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars. The coinas light obverse devices are highlighted with shades of tan and red and outlined in blue. This rare, lustrous, proof 1901 barber dime has magnificent color, a semicameo obverse, nearly perfect surfaces, and is tied for second finest at ngc and finest at pcgs. Find the current barber dime values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Coin values for those pieces are all over the board, but are lofty for highquality specimens. The top most expensive and valuable us barber dimes. Liberty coin service collectors checklist for barber dimes. While barber dimes do not enjoy the popularity of some other coin series of the era, it can be a genuine challenge to assemble a collection in higher mint. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images.
Mar, 2018 barber dimes and mercury dimes and silver roosevelt dimes were all supposed to weigh 2. The united states mint first produced the liberty head nickel in 1883. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. It is very valuable in all grades, and fakes mostly made by adding an s to a 1901 outnumber genuine specimens, especially in lower grades.
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