1896 Barber Dime. MS-67 (PCGS).A beautiful and original Superb Gem example of an underrated issue. Satin textured devices stand out from exceptionally smooth and lightly reflective fields. Both sides are nicely toned with shades of sea green and blue, with an occasional glimpse of a rose highlight. In terms of total number of Mint State coins known, the 1896 is ranked immediately behind the 1895 as the second rarest circulation strike Barber dime from the Philadelphia Mint. In the finest grades, as here, the 1896 is comparable in rarity to the lower mintage 1909-D. There are a mere four grading events noted by PCGS at the Superb Gem level for the issue, and it will be ideal for the collector assembling the finest Barber dime collection on the PCGS Set Registry. Phenomenal quality and rarity that make this specimen worthy of a very strong bid.
