1912 D Barber Dime

Last updated: September, 17 2024
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CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1912 D Barber Dime in average condition to be worth $3.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $650.00.


1912 D Barber Dime
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  • Year: 1912
  • Mint Mark: D
  • Type: Barber Dime
  • Price: $3.00-$650.00+
  • Face Value: 0.10 USD
  • Produced: 11,760,000
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Silver Content: 90%
  • Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
  • Melt Value: $2.28






Notes: The Barber dime was actually named the liberty head dime. The dime gets its nick name from Charles Barber the cheif engraver of the mint at the time of design. These are 90% silver!

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How much is a 1912 D Barber Dime worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $3.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $650 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1912, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Barber Dime's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Barber Dime Image 1903 S $2.1k
Barber Dime Image 1904 S $1,788
Barber Dime Image 1901 S $1,322
Barber Dime Image 1902 S $1,125
Barber Dime Image 1900 O $1,111
Barber Dime Image 1902 O $1.1k
Barber Dime Image 1913 S $1k
Barber Dime Image 1901 O $975
Barber Dime Image 1914 $900
Barber Dime Image 1911 D $900
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Are 1912 D Barber Dimes Silver?

Yes! Barber Dime's produced in 1912 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .0723 troy oz or 2.248 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:

This coin in poor condition is still worth $0.72 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $2.28, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.

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Current silver melt value* for a 1911 D Barber Dime is $2.28 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $31.54 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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