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New Member
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I recently bought a lot of Barber dimes as junk and put it away as I always do in my safe. About a week later, I was bored and pulled the coins out and checked for key dates. I was surprised to find a 1916 Barber dime Proof coin. So here is my question as a novice coin collector: The coin is in G-VG condition. Does it hold an extra value as a circulated proof? I can't seem to find an answer online. It saddens me to see a proof of my favorite coin type that has been circulated. Thank you! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sorry but I don't know the series so if this a dumb question I am sorry. How can you tell it is a proof? Are there die markers visible or something?
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New Member
 United States
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I too am a novice, but some proof coins seem to have a "different" look to them. I don't really know how to explain it.
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Valued Member
United States
438 Posts |
Unfortunately, in that condition, there would be no way to prove that it was originally minted as a Proof. Therefore it would just have the same value as any other G - VG 1916 Barber dime. |
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New Member
United States
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ok thanks for the clarity!
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Valued Member
United States
438 Posts |
Wish I had better news for you! Proof Barber dimes start in the $200 area for Proof-60 and go up from there. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If it's really a 1916 Barber or Liberty Head Dime and is a proof, could be worth millions of dollars. That is because there were no Proof ones made that year that I know of. Not really sure but I just looked in the Red Book and none are listed for that year. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Sure wish I had remembered that! Just Carl is exactly right - there were none minted that year!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sure wish I had remembered that! Just Carl is exactly right - there were none minted that year! AAAHHHHhhhh yes but if it was $$$$$$$$$$$$. And remember not to long ago everyone said no such thing as a 1943 Lincoln Cent made of Copper.  |
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New Member
United States
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Upon further investigation and with regret I think it is a G-VG polished and rainbow toned common junker. Oh well. I can only learn by asking for help and experiencing things for myself. Thanks guys for helping a novice!
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Posted 11/23/2011 8:17 pm
