1892-S Barber Dime

The 1892-S Barber Dime was struck at the San Francisco Mint. It had a total mintage of 990,710. This is a valuable coin that can be difficult to find in higher grades, and will definitely command a premium to match that difficulty. The 1892-S Barber Dime features the “S” mint mark on the reverse of the coin and the San Francisco minted coins are typically more valuable than some of the others.

History of the 1892-S Barber Dime

The 1892-S Barber Dime had just under 1 million coins struck, making it one of the smaller mintages from the series. It can be difficult to find in higher grades, and cherrypicking is advised to ensure a sharp strike and attractive surfaces and coloring. The Barber Dime is part of the Barber coinage era. Charles Barber also designed the Barber Quarter and the Barber Half Dollar. The design on this coin features a right facing profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse wearing an olive branch crown with a ribbon, and a headband with “LIBERTY” inscribed on it. The reverse of the coin features a wreath of corn, oak and maple leaves, and wheat, and frames the word One Dime.