1897-S Barber Dime
The 1897-S Barber Dime had a total mintage of just over 1.3 million coins. It was struck at the San Francisco Mint and features the popular and sought after ‘S’ mint mark on the bottom of the reverse of the coin. The 1897-S Barber Dime is a valuable coin that is worth the effort to carefully pick through and find a coin that is well-struck, has a nice luster, and great overall eye-appeal.
History of the 1897-S Barber Dime
The 1897-S Barber Dime is a beautiful coin that can be difficult to find in the highest Mint State grades. The higher the grade, the higher the premium. This coin is relatively accessible in circulated grades though. 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.
1897-S Barber Dime Value
The 1897-S Barber Dime value ranges to upwards of $9,000 for a mid-range Mint State grade coin. This coin is scarcer in the highest grades, and collectors should choose carefully to find the coin that is best for their collection. The 1897-S Barber Dime is a popular coin that would make a valuable addition to any Barber Dime series collection.
Type of coin: Dime
Year: 1897-S Barber Dime
Barber Dime Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 1,342,844
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: Ten Cents
Weight: 2.50 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters