1897 Barber Dime. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC.;Intense cobalt blue and reddish-orange peripheral toning provides outstanding eye appeal for this Superb Gem Barber dime. Fully struck with silky smooth surfaces, this coin will please both quality conscious collectors and toning enthusiasts. The 1897 (731 pieces struck) is one of the rarest Proof Barber dime from the 1890s. The coin offered here is not only one of the finest certified survivors, but is also one of the most visually appealing that we have ever had the privilege of presenting.;From our (Stacks) 85th Annual ANA Convention sale, August 1976, part of lot 736.