Barber Dimes Almost Uncirculated Condition 1903

The Barber design was named after the US Mint's Chief Engraver, William Barber. The coins were in circulation from 1892-1916, but the half dollar wasn't minted the last couple of years before the series ended. The Seated Liberty design had run its course and the Mint's Director, Edward Leech, wanted to officially change the design. Holding a competition, Leech wanted to encourage participation by giving the winner a cash prize. All of the local artists invited declined and Leech resorted to his mint for direction. William Barber was ultimately assigned the task to create a new design for the US currency, that would replace the Seated Liberty.

The 1903 Barber Dime contains a high mintage of over 19,500 million but since it is considered an older coin, it's popularity is still very apparent. Collectors are encouraged to consider collecting the Barber Dime series, since it is a part of the Barber dynasty and its mintages greatly vary. Plus, its metallic alloy is 90% silver grabs investors attention. William Barber used the Head of Liberty to grace the obverse of the Barber coin series. Liberty's look is inspired by a Grecian Goddess and she wears an Acanthus leaf cap as a crown. "United States of America," and the coin's mint date are also simply stamped on the obverse of the Barber Dime. The reverse contains the coin's denomination of "one dime" with the Grecian leaf crown encircling it. The Barber series is one of the most beloved coin series, providing collectors with history as much as low mintages.