1896 Barber Dime. MS-67 (PCGS). A beautiful and original Superb Gem example of an underrated Barber dime. Satin textured devices stand out from exceptionally smooth and lightly reflective fields. Both sides are nicely toned in shades of sea green and blue, with an occasional 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 four grading events noted by PCGS at the Superb Gem level for the issue, and thus the present example is ideal for PCGS Set Registry participants. Phenomenal quality and rarity make this coin worthy of a very strong bid.
