Description
Enhance your investment portfolio and historical archive with a remarkably preserved artifact from the turn of the 19th century. Owning a late Victorian-era coin in Extra Fine condition allows you to secure intrinsic 90% precious metal value while enjoying crisp, well-defined architectural and portrait details that lower-grade circulated coins lose to time.
Key Features & Collector Benefits:
- 90% Fine Silver Composition: Minted from an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper (containing 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver), offering a reliable hedge of physical precious metal alongside its numismatic premium.
- Extra Fine (XF) Grade Standard: Features light wear strictly confined to the highest points, ensuring that critical design elements—such as the distinct, fully legible lettering on Liberty’s headband and the intricate outer leaves of the reverse wreath—remain sharp and visually impressive.
- Historic Charles E. Barber Engraving: Displays the iconic profile of Lady Liberty wearing a laurel wreath and Phrygian cap, serving as a key historical benchmark to complete Barber series display albums or historic U.S. type sets.
Technical Specifications & Storage Compatibility:
- Year of Issue: 1899
- Minting Authority: United States Mint
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 2.50 grams
- Diameter: 17.90 mm
- Edge Design: Reeded
- Storage Compatibility: Fits standard 17.9 mm direct-fit coin capsules, 2×2 flip holders, and official Dansco or Whitman Barber Dime album pages.
The 1899 Silver Barber Dime in Extra Fine condition represents an exceptional balance of late 19th-century scarcity, sharp design preservation, and precious metal content. Secure this verified specimen to elevate the overall quality and historical weight of your physical coin collection.
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