BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED U.S. BARBER SILVER DIME

FOR SALE IS 1 RARE CHOICE GEM BU+++ (BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED) 10C U.S. BARBER SILVER DIME.

Designer Charles E. Barber

Composition .900 silver .100 copper

 Net weight 2.5 grams

Diameter 17.9 mm

In 1891, Mint Director Edward O. Leech instructed the United States Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver, Charles E. Barber, to create new designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar. In November 1891, after some changes were made to secure Leech's endorsement, President Benjamin Harrison approved Barber's designs. The official striking of the coins began in January of 1892. Barber Dimes were minted from 1892 to 1916.