Skip to main content
Go to accessibility options

Description

Elusive Toned Gem 1897-O Barber Dime

1897-O 10C MS65 PCGS. The 1894-O through 1897-O Barber dimes are a well-known quartet of rarities within the series. This Gem example displays deep orange-gold toning on both sides, with lighter lilac accents on the obverse high points. The strike is better-executed than normally seen, with good separation at the leaves and forehead and only minor reverse weakness on the venation of the large oak leaf at lower left. Population: 6 in 65, 12 finer (9/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23E4, PCGS# 4813, GSID# 4357)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.49 grams
ASW: 0.07205oz
Mintage: 666,000


View Certification Details from PCGS

Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2009
22nd-24th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 493

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 22, 2009 for: $3,737.50
Track Item