Whitman Expo
1896-O Dime MS Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $5.46
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
610,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) dime
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
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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