1904 BARBER DIME
PCGS Nos: 4833, 4888
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 14,600,357
Proofs: 670
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±2.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) just below the wreath on the reverse
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Lawrence Rare Coins
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Significant
examples
Recent appearances at auction
Variety information
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Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-66. Ex
– American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,”
July
25, 2003
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Lot 368, illustrated, sold for $1,207.50
Notes:
"This
is the last of the "middle years." The 1904-P is the 4th
scarcest of the Barber dime P-mints, and of course it's underrated. Only
the 1895, 1896 and 1903 are better."
"Both dates this year come
reasonably well struck."1
The finest
Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-66's.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-68.
The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-66.
Sources and/or 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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