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Barber Dimes
1895-O 10C MS67 PCGS. The Barber dime series is more easily completed than are the quarters and halves, as there are few issues that could be termed "stoppers." Aside from the 1894-S, which was not a regular production issue, the only other major key is the 1895-O. This issue had a limited mintage of just 440,000 pieces, and also experienced a significantly higher attrition rate than did other low-mintage dates from this period. The scant production was largely a result of reduced commercial demand for new dimes, brought about by an economic depression in the mid-1890s. Those pieces that were struck circulated extensively in the South. As a result, the 1895-O dime's availability is remarkably similar to that of the 1927-S quarter: It is obtainable in the lower circulated grades, but becomes scarce in the XF to AU range and is a major series rarity in Mint State.
The certified population of Mint State survivors is limited; PCGS and NGC combined has seen only 64 submissions in all Uncirculated grades, including an unknown number of resubmissions. The present example ranks as the sole finest; it is the only MS67 reported by PCGS and NGC combined (10/16). The design elements are razor-sharp, unusually so for a New Orleans issue, and are illuminated by thick, frosty mint luster. Blended aquamarine, mint-gold, and pale rose toning spread over both sides, while portions of the fields also exhibit a faint dappling of olive color. A truly stellar example of the one of the biggest keys in the Barber dime series, destined for top-rated Registry Set.
1895-O 10C MS67 PCGS. The Barber dime series is more easily completed than are the quarters and halves, as there are few issues that could be termed "stoppers." Aside from the 1894-S, which was not a regular production issue, the only other major key is the 1895-O. This issue had a limited mintage of just 440,000 pieces, and also experienced a significantly higher attrition rate than did other low-mintage dates from this period. The scant production was largely a result of reduced commercial demand for new dimes, brought about by an economic depression in the mid-1890s. Those pieces that were struck circulated extensively in the South. As a result, the 1895-O dime's availability is remarkably similar to that of the 1927-S quarter: It is obtainable in the lower circulated grades, but becomes scarce in the XF to AU range and is a major series rarity in Mint State.
The certified population of Mint State survivors is limited; PCGS and NGC combined has seen only 64 submissions in all Uncirculated grades, including an unknown number of resubmissions. The present example ranks as the sole finest; it is the only MS67 reported by PCGS and NGC combined (10/16). The design elements are razor-sharp, unusually so for a New Orleans issue, and are illuminated by thick, frosty mint luster. Blended aquamarine, mint-gold, and pale rose toning spread over both sides, while portions of the fields also exhibit a faint dappling of olive color. A truly stellar example of the one of the biggest keys in the Barber dime series, destined for top-rated Registry Set.