1912 Barber Dime (Philadelphia Mint)
| Lot number | 4 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | 5.00 - 8.00 USD |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp and Collectables 30 |
| Date | October 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Description
1912 Barber (Liberty Head) dime with no mint mark, placing it as a Philadelphia issue. The close-up of the reverse under the wreath bow shows a blank area where a “D” or “S” would appear if present.Designer: Charles E. BarberMintage: 19,349,300 (common date)Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (ASW ˜ 0.0723 troy oz)Diameter: 17.9 mmGradeFrom the photos, this is a heavily circulated example:Obverse: Liberty’s facial features, hair, and “LIBERTY” on the headband are largely worn smooth. The date remains fully legible.Reverse: The wreath shows significant wear; “ONE DIME” is still readable.Surfaces exhibit dark toning, abrasion, and typical circulation marks.Estimated grade: Good-4 (G-4) to Very Good-8 (VG-8).
G-4$4 – $7
VG-8$6 – $10
1912 Barber dime no mint mark, Ident grade and value
Worked for 12s
Identification: 1912 Barber Dime (Philadelphia Mint)
Confirmed as a