United States 1908-S dime
This specimen was lot 1760 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €850 (about US$1,183 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ÉTATS-UNIS, AR 1 dime, 1908 S. Barber. Belle patine bleutée. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (United States dime of 1908, Barber type. Nice bluish patina, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated.)"
The Barber dime was issued in large numbers 1892-1916 from Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco and Denver. This San Francisco mint issue is fairly common in all grades. It obtains a slight premium over the Philadelphia issue.
Recorded mintage: 7,490,000.
Specification: 2.50 g, 0.900 fine silver, 17.9 mm diameter, reeded edge, designed by Charles Barber.
Catalog reference: KM 113.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 164: Monnaies du duché de Brabant et du royaume de Belgique, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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