1896-O Barber Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).，This is an exceptionally well preserved example of an issue that is typically offered well worn. Not only is this coin fully Mint State, but it is an undeniable Gem with smooth, billowy satin luster and a bold to sharp strike. Brilliant apart from the lightest silvery highlights, there is much to recommend this impressive condition rarity to the advanced Barber dime enthusiast.<p>The 1896-O is a popular semi-key date issue that saw a production run of just 610,000 pieces, the sixth lowest mintage figure for the design type. It is the third rarest New Orleans Mint Barber dime after the 1894-O and 1895-O, and is scarce even in lower Mint State grades. Gems are highly elusive, even in MS-65, and the present example is near the top of Condition Census.，PCGS# 4810. NGC ID: 23DZ.，PCGS Population: 6; 2 finer (both MS-66+).，From the Frog Run Farm Collection.
