This 1902-O Barber Dime was struck at the New Orleans Mint in 90% silver. A circulated example with partial LIBERTY lettering visible in the headband.
Condition & Photos
Circulated example with partial LIBERTY lettering, a readable 1902 date, and an O mint mark on the reverse. Dark, uneven gray-brown toning contrasts with lighter raised details. Scattered marks and patchy surface texture are visible on both sides; wear softens the portrait and wreath. This coin is raw and uncertified; no numerical grade is assigned.
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Charles E. Barber's design features Liberty wearing a cap and laurel wreath on the obverse, with ONE DIME within a wreath on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1902
- Mint: New Orleans (O mint mark on reverse)
- Denomination: 10 cents
- Mintage: 4,500,000 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Original weight: 2.5 grams; actual weight may vary with wear
- Original silver content: Approximately 0.07234 troy ounce before circulation wear
- Diameter: 17.9 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Designer: Charles E. Barber
- Strike: Business strike
- Certification: None / uncertified
- Inventory: One coin
- SKU: BD0009
Collector Significance
A New Orleans Mint Barber dime for a date-and-mint album or a collection representing the historic branch mints.