1896 Dime MS Values

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1896 Dime MS Values

Details

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. Mint mark, if any, appears below the bow at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

4325

Coin Date:

1896

Denomination:

10c / 10 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

2,000,000

Coinage Type:

Liberty head (Barber) dime

Coinage Years:

1892-1916

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

2.5 gr

Weight:

0.08 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.0723 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

17.9 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Charles E. Barber

Obverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1896

Obverse Designer:

Charles E. Barber

Reverse Lettering:

ONE, DIME

Reverse Designer:

Charles E. Barber

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