1894-O BARBER DIME
PCGS No: 4804
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 720,000
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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Images courtesy of David
Lawrence Rare Coins
Notes:
"The 1894-O is one of the most difficult dates to find in mint state.
There are only three dates with an R6 rarity, and one of these (1893/2) is
a variety. Don't try to find this coin in AU58 either, because only three
have been certified. Normally 1894-O comes with an average strike-perhaps
a little bit soft-but a very few have shown up with nice strikes. One
wonder coin is even proof-like!"
"Don't be fussy about the
1894-O. It is just too hard to come by."
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-66's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"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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