1916 Barber Dime

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Although it may not be in the best of condition, You would do better to keep it from getting worse with finger prints.

The oils from your hands can and will lessen it's value.

(I've done it myself)

Try to remember to hold by the rims of the coin to try to lessen the chances of this happening.

Just a little friendly advice.

You can use your bare hands just hold them by the rim.

I got this from some a guy when I graduated highschool. I got it for $10 he wanted more but gave it to me cheaper because I knew what it was. He says it was never circulated but I'm no pro so I won't make that determination. To me it looks darn near perfect. I don't know if the dark patina makes it worth less than same condition without it but I do know not to clean it so I just never opened its ugly sleeve.

Anyways just wanted to show this one its the first I owned and I've only had three.

Barber dimes are a lot of fun. On the reverse look at the corn kernels and the veins on the leaves and the split in the bow.
On the obverse look at the liberty, the hair lines below the liberty band., the leaves in her hair, the bands in the liberty.
Examine the rims and how full they still are on both sides.
Coin 1 I'd put at about good. I like it but to me its a $1.75-$2.25 coin. The 1916 p is a very common date.
Coin 2 obverse-the pics are blurry but from what I can see the coin has a full liberty, the bands surrounding liberty look full, leaves in the hair look full, rims are full and still have the beads surrounding them. I think I see some wear on the hair lines.
Reverse- I can't see the kernels because of blurriness, the bow is fully split, it may be the pics but it looks like their may be so wear on the leaf veins.
With that said Id give it au grade if its not just the pics.

Does it have any luster remaining?
Your pics aren't too bad. They give a rough idea of the coins conditions.
Don't get me wrong. More/better pics(preferably outside the 2x2) will benefit us still.
I like the coin too. Imagine where its been the last 101 years. If only they could speak. Lol

No, taking it out of the 2x2 is not a bad idea. I would suggest putting it in a new fresh 2x2 when you are done, and maybe one that fits the coin size better too. (Preferably a cent 2x2)

Anyways, I don't think the coin is uncirculated but for $10 you didn't do bad.

AU Details more than likely. I think the color would make it grade as details.

OK ignore the white numbers top right. I had to take many pics then label the two I wanted. Before that I had to put my phones SD card in my camera to take the pictures because my laptop is don't forever. Its a process but I learned how to give y'all great pics from my Nikon using my phone.





I can take more pics if someone would like no the bottom left on the obverse isn't scratched its a stupid piece of dust and reverse on the corn, thats not a scratch either its just the way the patina is. I guess before hand I'll also say the cheek has not been abraded that's also just the patina. So no scratches or scuffs just dust and patina.

R1Wd3,
that 'dark patina' is a sign of original surfaces - LEAVE IT ALONE!
$10 was an excellent price.

(Out of 2X2 photo)
That 1914 is a solid Extra Fine and well worth more than twice the price.
If no holder immediately available plastic food wrap will
protect it.

If you haven't done so link to the Barber Coin Collectors' Society web site in my signature.

I have totally concentrated my collecting efforts into the Barber dime series. My set is complete and have been upgrading it. A slow process.
I'll be happy to answer your questions if I can.