Barber Silver Dime Philadelphia Mint

The Barber Dime was struck by the U.S. Mint from 1892-1916, so every coin is now over 100 years old. The coin is known as the Barber Dime because it was created by Charles E. Barber, who was Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and was one of the most famous and prolific coin designers in United States Mint history. The obverse depicts Liberty with a triple headdress of cap, laurel wreath, and a tiny coronet inscribed with the word “Liberty” – symbols of freedom and liberty. The reverse shows the denomination within a wreath of corn and wheat to symbolize agriculture, maple leaves to represent civic rule, and oak leaves to indicate military power – the three great traditions that built America in the 19th century when this coin was first issued. This coin was struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Unlike the coins struck at the other branches of the U.S. Mint, it does not bear a mint mark; the mint mark for other branches appears under the center of the wreath on the reverse. The circulated coin varies between the dates of issue and includes a certificate of authenticity.