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1894-S Dime PR BM Values
Details
A major rarity and one of the most sought-after coins in all of U.S. numismatics. Of 24 coins struck only 9 are confirmed known today.
Obverse: Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: ONE DIME is centered in the middle of the reverse surrounded by a wreath tied by a bow at the bottom. The mint mark appears below the bow at the bottom.
Basic Information
GSID:
4352
Coin Date:
1894-S
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
9 known
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) dime
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Prefix:
Branch Mint Proof
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1894
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
ONE, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
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