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Barber Dime
0.0723 oz total · 900 fine · Silver · 1892–1916
Live Melt Value
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0.0651 pure oz × $—/oz
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Last verified: March 14, 2026
About This Coin
The Barber dime was designed by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the US Mint, and produced from 1892 to 1916. It contains 0.0723 troy ounces of 90% silver (0.0651 oz pure silver), weighing 2.5 grams total. The design features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap with a laurel wreath.
Barber dimes are less commonly encountered than Mercury or Roosevelt dimes in the junk silver market because they're older and scarcer. When found, they typically trade at a slight premium over common-date Mercury dimes. Many surviving Barber dimes are heavily worn, making full-detail specimens more valuable to collectors.
The 1894-S Barber dime is one of the most famous US coin rarities with only 24 minted and approximately 9 known to exist. Even common Barber dime dates in AG-3 condition carry modest numismatic premiums over their silver melt value due to their age and collector appeal.
Collector vs Melt Value
Common dates trade at 5-15% over melt. The 1894-S is one of America's rarest coins. Key dates include 1895-O, 1896-S, and 1901-S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Barber dime worth in silver?▾
A Barber dime contains 0.0723 troy ounces of silver at 90% purity, yielding 0.0651 oz of pure silver. Its melt value is the same as Mercury and Roosevelt dimes. Common dates trade at a small premium over melt due to age and scarcity.
What is a Barber Dime worth today?▾
The Barber Dime contains 0.0651 troy ounces of pure silver. Its live melt value is calculated by multiplying 0.0651 oz by the current silver spot price, which updates every 60 seconds on MetalMetric.
Does the Barber Dime have numismatic value?▾
Common dates trade at 5-15% over melt. The 1894-S is one of America's rarest coins. Key dates include 1895-O, 1896-S, and 1901-S.
How do I track this in my portfolio?▾
Add it to your free MetalMetric vault at
metalmetric.com/vault. Enter the weight (0.0723 oz), purity (0.9), and purchase price. MetalMetric tracks live melt value and unrealized P&L automatically.