Why add this 1902-S Silver Barber Dime to your collection of American coinage?
In 1892, the U.S. Mint introduced a newly designed series of dime, quarter and half dollar denomination coins featuring a rendition of Lady Liberty created by the sixth Chief Engraver of the Mint, Charles E. Barber. Due to its small 17.91 mm diameter, the Barber Dime reverse differs from the quarter and half dollar, featuring an agriculturally themed wreath instead of a heraldic eagle. This dime, struck from 0.0723 Troy oz. of .900 fine silver, is one of the 2,070,000 produced at the Mint's San Francisco branch in 1902
Lady Liberty as Envisioned by Barber
The obverse features a right facing portrait of Lady Liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap with a headband bearing the inscription "LIBERTY" and an olive branch wreath. The image is encircled by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1902" and a beaded border.
The coin's denomination "ONE DIME" is centered on the reverse, surrounded by a wreath comprised of corn, wheat, maple and oak leaves, with San Francisco's Mint mark "S" below.
Professionally Graded by ANACS
This 1902-S Silver Barber Dime was authenticated as genuine, then judged by the American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS) to be in Fine (F12) condition. The coin possesses even circulation wear across the surfaces, with sharp peripheral lettering and some design detail in deeply recessed areas. The dime is presented in a labeled ANACS holder.
Add this 1902-S Silver Barber Dime to your collection of early 20th century American coinage today!
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