Contents:
- Where Is the Mint Mark On a 1913 Dime?
- Actual Silver Weight
- What Is a 1913 Dime Worth?
- The 1913 Liberty Head Dime Philadelphia (1913-P)
- The 1913 Liberty Dime San Francisco (1913-S)
- The 1913 Proof Barber Dime
- The 1913 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) Error
- The Barber Dime 1913 Off-Center Strike Error
- The 1913 Dime Error Strike Through
- How to Sell Your Coins
- Conclusion
The Barber dime series is one of the most popular tokens in American coinage, and many numismatists even try to specialize only in them, as they have the opportunity to collect coins from different centuries. But it is important to understand how to identify coins, especially really valuable examples, and not get caught by scammers.
Where Is the Mint Mark On a 1913 Dime?
The mint mark on a Barber Dime is located on the reverse (back) of the coin, below the wreath.
No Mint Mark: A coin with no mint mark was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
"S" Mint Mark: A coin with an "S" was struck at the San Francisco Mint.
"O" Mint Mark: While not applicable to the 1913 issue, some Barber Dimes from other years have an "O" for the New Orleans Mint.
"D" Mint Mark: Also not applicable to the 1913 issue, some Barber Dimes from other years have a "D" for the Denver Mint.
Actual Silver Weight
The coin's actual silver weight (ASW) is a standard measure used to determine its "melt value".
To calculate the 1913 silver dime value, you can use the coin's total weight and its silver percentage.
Total Weight: 2.50 grams
Silver Purity: 90%
ASW in Grams: 2.50 g×0.90=2.25 g
What Is a 1913 Dime Worth?
Name | Approximate Value |
1913 P Barber Dime | $5 - $250 |
1913 S Barber Dime | $20 - $2,000 |
1913 Proof Barber Dime | $400 - $5,000 |
1913 DDO Error | $150 - $1,000 |
1913 Off-Center Strike Error | $75 - $500 |
1913 Strike Through Error | $500 - $2,500 |
The 1913 dime value today can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1913 Liberty Head Dime Philadelphia (1913-P)
The 1913 P Barber Dime was minted at the Philadelphia Mint, which was the main mint and had no mint mark. Because of this large production, it is easier for collectors to find one of these coins today, even in well-circulated condition.
Mintage: 19,760,000 coins
Weight: 2.50 grams
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Auction Record Note: A high-quality 1913 P Barber Dime, graded MS-64 by NGC, was sold on a major online platform for approximately $250 in late 2024. Another example, graded MS-65, sold for $450 at a Heritage Auctions sale in early 2024 and considered as one of the most valuable dimes through the Philadelphia variations.
Grade | Approximate Value |
G-4 (Good) | $5 |
F-12 (Fine) | $15 |
VF-20 (Very Fine) | $25 |
XF-40 (Extra Fine) | $80 |
AU-50 (About Uncirculated) | $150 |
MS-60 (Mint State) | $250 |
MS-64 (Mint State) | $450 |
The 1913 Barber dime value can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1913 Liberty Dime San Francisco (1913-S)
The Barber 1913 s dime was struck at the San Francisco Mint.
Mintage: 510,000 coins
Weight: 2.50 grams
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Auction Record Note: A very high-grade Barber 1913 US dime, graded MS-67 by PCGS, was sold at an online auction house for $12,000 in late 2023. Another example, graded AU-58, sold for approximately $1,020 in a Stack's Bowers Galleries auction in 2022.
Grade | Approximate Value |
G-4 (Good) | $20 |
F-12 (Fine) | $75 |
VF-20 (Very Fine) | $150 |
XF-40 (Extra Fine) | $275 |
AU-50 (About Uncirculated) | $400 |
MS-60 (Mint State) | $1,500 |
MS-65 (Mint State) | $4,500 |
The 1913 S Barber dime can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1913 Proof Barber Dime
The 1913 Proof Barber Dime was made exclusively for collectors, not for normal use, and very few were produced. They do not have a mint mark, as they were all made in Philadelphia.
Mintage: 622 coins
Weight: 2.50 grams
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Auction Record Note: A 1913 Proof Barber Dime, graded PR-69 by NGC, was sold at a Heritage Auctions platform for $37,600 in August 2017.
Grade | Approximate Value |
PR-60 (Proof) | $400 |
PR-64 (Proof) | $800 |
PR-65 (Proof) | $2,500 |
PR-66 (Proof) | $4,000 |
PR-67 (Proof) | $6,000 |
PR-68 (Proof) | $10,000 |
The 1913 one dime prices can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1913 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) Error
On a 1913 DDO Barber Dime, you can look very closely at the date "1913" and the letters in "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" to see this effect.
Mintage: Unknown
Weight: 2.50 grams
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Auction Record Note: A 1913 Barber Dime with a noticeable DDO error was sold on eBay for a price of about $300 in mid-2024.
Grade | Approximate Value |
F-12 (Fine) | $150 |
VF-20 (Very Fine) | $250 |
XF-40 (Extra Fine) | $400 |
AU-50 (About Uncirculated) | $600 |
MS-60 (Mint State) | $1,000 |
MS-64 (Mint State) | $1,500 |
The value of 1913 dime can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The Barber Dime 1913 Off-Center Strike Error
For example, a coin that is 50% off-center will be worth more than one that is only 10% off-center.
Mintage: Unknown
Weight: 2.50 grams
Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Auction Record Note: A 1913 Barber Dime with a 25% off-center strike was sold on a numismatic online store for about $175 in early 2024. Another example, a 50% off-center strike, sold at a private dealer for over $500 in 2023.
Off-Center Percentage | Approximate Value |
5%−10% | $75 |
10%−25% | $150 |
25%−50% | $300 |
50% or more | $500 |
Extremely dramatic (> 50%) | $750 |
How much is a 1913 dime worth? Values change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1913 Dime Error Strike Through
it occurs when something in the production process prevents the coin from being printed properly, resulting in a deep defect or foreign object
Mintage: Unknown
Weight: Varies based on the strike through
Diameter: Varies based on the strike through
Composition: Varies based on the strike through
Auction Record Note: A 1913 Barber Dime with debris strike through was sold at an online auction for $2,000 in mid-2023. Another example is a 1913 Barber Dime with capped die strike through, sold for a record price of over $3,000 in a private sale.
Error Type | Approximate Value |
Grease Strike Through | $500 - $1,500 |
Debris Strike Through | $1,000 - $2,500 |
Capped Die Strike Through | $2,000 - $5,000 |
The 1913 dime no mint mark value can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
How to Sell Your Coins
Coin Dealers: A local coin shop or a professional dealer can give you an offer based on the coin's grade and condition. They often pay a fair price, but it will be a wholesale price, which is less than what a collector would pay at retail.
Online Marketplaces: Sites like eBay are great for selling common-date coins online, but you will need to take good photos, write a clear description, and manage the sale yourself - for very valuable coins, a well-established online marketplace can be a good option.
Auction Houses: For very rare or high-grade coins like the Proof or MS-65 examples, a major auction house is a good choice. They have a large network of collectors and can often get the highest price for your coin but auction houses charge a commission.
Professional Grading: If you believe you have a rare or high-grade coin, consider sending it to a third-party grading service like PCGS or NGC or some apps like Coin ID Scanner. They will authenticate the coin and give it a certified grade.
Conclusion
Thus, this series of tokens is great for beginners due to the large release range. The most important thing is to learn how to properly store coins in order not to spoil them from a valuable 500 dollars to 10 dollars.
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