This coin is a 1898 Barber Dime, minted in New Orleans (designated by the "O" mint mark). It is a ten-cent piece composed of silver, weighing 2.5 grams with a diameter of 17.9 millimeters. The Barber Dime is renowned for its classic design, featuring a depiction of Liberty on the obverse and an intricate olive branch and wreath on the reverse. Produced as part of a series that includes coins minted from 1892 to 1916, the 1898 Barber Dime had a total mintage of 2,130,000 pieces. This particular coin can be identified as a mint strike, indicating it was produced with care and precision in the minting process. Despite the lack of stated dimensions for height and width, the significance of this Barber Dime lies in its historical context and collectible value as a cherished piece of numismatic heritage in the United States. As a dime from the late 19th century, it not only serves as a monetary unit but also as a representation of the artistry of American coinage during that era. Collectors highly value coins from this series, particularly those in better grades, due to their rarity and appeal.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.1 |
| diameter | 17.9 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Silver |
| mint-mark | O |
| mintage | 2130000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1898 |