1905-S Barber Dime Good/VG
Semi-Numismatic
1905-S Barber Dime Good/VG
Struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1905, this silver ten-cent piece represents a classic era of United States coinage. The coin is composed of 90 percent silver, containing approximately 0.0715 troy ounces of the precious metal. Surviving in Good to Very Good condition, it carries the honest wear of a coin that circulated actively at the turn of the twentieth century. The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty, depicted wearing a traditional laurel wreath and a Phrygian cap. Surrounding her portrait are the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with the year 1905 positioned at the bottom. This design, along with the reverse, was created by Charles Barber. On the reverse, a detailed wreath encircles the face value of ONE DIME. At the very bottom of the design, the S mint mark indicates its origin from the West Coast minting facility. This combination of classical imagery and clear minting history makes the 1905-S dime a fascinating object of study for those exploring early twentieth-century American currency.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1905 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Good/Very Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 10 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.0715 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
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