1915 Barber Dime. MS-67 (PCGS).

Here is an outstanding Condition Census example of an often overlooked Barber dime issue. Fully lustrous with a softly frosted texture, the surfaces exhibit dominant iridescent toning in pale pinkish-silver and champagne-gold. Splashes of warmer reddish-rose patina decorate the obverse periphery. Fully struck throughout the design with a silky smooth appearance that borders on pristine. Although widely regarded as one of the most common circulation strike Barber dimes, the 1915 is actually scarcer than many numismatists realize. A mintage of 5,620,000 coins represents a significant reduction from the totals at the Philadelphia Mint for this type every year from 1897 through 1914. The result is that the 1915 is offered in Mint State much less frequently than such other Philadelphia Mint issues in this series as the 1911, 1912, 1913 and 1914, as well as the final year 1916. It is also rarer than the 1914-D in terms of total number of Mint State coins extant. In MS-65 and finer, the 1915 is similar in rarity to the 1901, 1906-O, 1909 and 1916-S, and it is more challenging to locate in Gem Uncirculated condition than the 1893, 1897, 1898, 1911-D and 1911-S, among other issues. Clearly this top-of-the-pop condition rarity represents a significant find for the astute Barber dime enthusiast.

PCGS# 4868. NGC ID: 23FW.

PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer.