1. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1912 dime? Well you're in luck, because here they come. There are 63 1912 dime for sale on Etsy, and they cost $27.04 on average. The most common 1912 dime material is metal. The most popular color? You guessed it: silver.
2. With a mintage of over 19 million coins, the 1912 Dimes is one of the most common of the series and one of the best choices for type collectors. It is common in all grades. PCGS alone has graded over 900 Mint State examples, mostly in a range from MS62 to MS65 inclusive. Gem examples are.

Pricing the 1912 Barber Dime When it comes to giving the Barber Dime a price, the first thing you must consider is the type of coin it is. Three different varieties of Barber Dimes were minted in 1912 and each of them have their own scarcity and level of demand by collectors. In addition to the type, you must also consider the grade of the coin.

The 1912 Barber dimes have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these silver coins.

Specifications

Type: Barber Dime
Year: 1912
Face Value: $0.10
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .07234 oz.
Total Weight: 2.5 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $1.97

The US minted the 1912 dime with no mint mark and also the 1912 D dime and the 1912 S dime. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $1.97 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.26 per ounce.

The 1912 dimes with no mint mark and the 1912 D dimes have similar values. In good condition each coin is worth around $4. In very fine condition the value is around $10, and in extremely fine condition the price is around $24. In uncirculated condition the price is around $125 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $225.

The 1912 S dime is the most rare and valuable variety. It's worth around $4 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $12 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $32. In uncirculated condition the price is around $170 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $300.

Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are valued at around $500 each in PR 63 condition. There were only 700 proof coins minted but mostly all of them were saved by collectors so the value isn't as high as you might expect.

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Grading System

Good- The date and the letters are visible but plain. The word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on Liberty's headband has been completely worn off.

Very fine- The word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on Liberty's headband is visible but plain.

Extremely fine- The word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on Liberty's headband is sharp. The edges on Liberty's headband are distinct.

MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.

MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.

PR 63 proof- This coin has reflective surfaces and only a few blemishes away from the major focal points. There are no major flaws.

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See also:

1912 Dime Value Chart

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In Canada a dime is a coin worth ten cents. It is the smallest (in physical size) of the currently issued Canadian coins. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official national term of the coin is the 10 cent piece, but in practice the term dime is universal.

1912 Dime Canadian

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