1893-O BARBER DIME
PCGS No: 4801
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,760,000
Proofs: 0
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±2.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "O" (for New
Orleans, Louisiana) just below the wreath on the reverse
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Notes:
"Second year of issue and somewhat saved. 1893-P is much tougher than
its 1892 counterpart, but is still readily available. This issue and the
1893-S come well struck, the S-mint particularly so. However, finding a
1893-O with a good strike is not easy. The 1893-P & O have satiny
finishes and the 1893-S will often come proof-like."
"If you find an 1893-O with a
decent strike, buy it. We believe the 1893-S is underrated. The 1893/2 of
course is quite rare and, even if you are not a variety collector, you
should buy one if it becomes available."1
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a
single MS-68.
Sources and recommended
reading:
1.
"The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David &
John Feigenbaum
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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