Historic American Silver Coin | 1916 | Philadelphia Mint (Presumed) | Collector's Coin
 
Offered for sale is a 1916 United States Barber Dime, a historic ten-cent silver coin issued during the final year of the Barber dime series.
 
First introduced in 1892, the Barber dime circulated throughout a period of significant American industrial and economic development. Its production concluded in 1916, when the United States Mint introduced the Winged Liberty Head dime, commonly known as the Mercury dime.
 
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath. The inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounds the portrait, with the date "1916" positioned below.
 
The reverse features the denomination "ONE DIME" enclosed within a detailed agricultural wreath tied with a ribbon.
 
This particular example displays noticeable circulation wear, age-related toning, and surface marks consistent with its long history.
 
The photographs show the actual coin offered for sale.
 
Historical Background
The Barber dime was designed by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until 1917.
 
The series was manufactured from 1892 through 1916 and shared a coordinated Liberty Head design with the Barber quarter and half dollar.
 
The year 1916 marks the final production year of this historic design, making it a notable date for collectors assembling complete Barber dime collections.
 
The Philadelphia Mint produced approximately 18,490,000 Barber dimes in 1916.