1912 Dime Value, Features, Error, Mint Mark & Types

The Barber dime is a very famous coin in USA history that is important for collectors; also, the 1912 dime is important for users. In low conditions, the coins are face value, and in mint state, they are very high value and also sold in thousands of dollars. The 1912 dime comes with 90 percent silver and comes with different grades and values. Here we will cover details for finding the value of the 1912 dime. Let’s get started with the 1912 Dime worth.

1912 Dime Value Chart

1912 Dime Value Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-63)
Proof
(PR-63)
1912 Barber Dimes
$7.87 $11.01 $13 $19 $38 $91 $160 $245 $600
1912 D Barber Dimes
$7.86 11.00 $13 $19 $38 $91 $160 $245
1912 S Barber Dimes
$12 $17 $19 $31 $61 $111 $222 $399

1912 Dime Value

1912 Dime Details Features

  • Type: Barber Dime
  • Thickness: 1.35mm
  • Weight: 2.5g
  • Minting years: 1912
  • Mint Mark: None/D/S
  • Place of Minting: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
  • Face Value: $0.10
  • Mint: 34,530,000
  • Designer: Charles E. Barber
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Shape: Round
  •  Diameter: 17.9mm
  • $ Price: $2 to $21,150

1912 P Dime Value

The Philadelphia Mint made about 19,349.300 coins, and these coins do not have a mint mark. The circulated condition P minted coins are about 10 to 70 dollars, and about circulated conditions, they are about 80 dollars.

Gem grade coins for MS66 grade are high-value MS67+ grade coins sold in 2005 for 8050 dollars. The 67 grade coins are about 3000 dollars. Some other 1912 no-mint mark dime values are as follows.

Grade Estimated Price
MS 60 $210
MS 61 $220
MS 62 $230
MS 63 $275
MS 64 $350
MS 65 $475
MS 66 $925
MS 67 $2,250

1912 D Dime Value

There were 11,760,000 barber dimes made by the Denver Mint in 1912, and these coins come in different grades and values with a D mint mark. MS63 and MS64 grade coins commonly exist. The MS62 and MS65 are high values, with MS66 grades also being high values. MS67 grades are rare coins and sold for high value in auctions.

The 1912 D dime sold in 2016 for 7344 dollars. The MS67 grade sold for 5000 dollars. The low-grade coins are about 10 to 70 dollars. MS66 grade can be sold for 1500 dollars.

1912 S Dime value

The San Francisco mint made a 1912 dime that has an S mint mark, and these coins are rare and high value. These coins are high-value coins, and coins that have worn conditions for silver content are moderate value. The 1912 S dime is a high-value coin, and low mintage makes them high value for different grades.

Circulated 1912 S dimes are ten to 100 dollars in condition. The low-grade MS60 coins are 270 dollars, and some high grades are 300 to 5000 dollars.

MS67 grade coins are about $22,500. In 2014, a 1912 S MS 67 dime sold for $21,150.

1912 Proof Dime Value

The proof 1913 dime was made for collectors, and these are high-value coins. These proof coins do not have a mint mark and are about 400 dollars for low grades PR63.

These coins are about 1000 dollars to 5000 dollars. In 2014, a proof 1912 dime sold for 11163 dollars, and in 2013, PR67 sold for $12,925.

1912 Barber Dime Errors List

Broad Strike Error

In this error, the collar has a planchet break and makes an error that is a thin dime with a broader design. These coins do not have round shapes, are deshaped, and look like wax seals. The 1912 dimes with this error are about 50 dollars based on grade.

 Doubled Die error

The double die error occurs when a double strike occurs on coins and makes a doubling effect on coins. The doubling effect can be seen on coins’ front and back sides on letters and numbers. The front side double die error is called DDO error, and the back side is called DDR. On DDO error, we can see the word UNITED of a country name.

Off-center Error

The off-center error results when the coin strikes off-center, not the design printed on the coin’s middle. In this error, some parts of the design were missed and not completely designed and added to the coins. The value of error is based on the percentage off-center. 20 to 30 percent off-center is low value, and more than 50 percent off-center error is high value.

Grease Fill or Struck Through Error

This error is a result of when a small amount of grease prevents the die from completely striking. The value of coins is based on error conditions and type of coins; coins with more than 80 percent of the design missing due to grease are high value.

Clipped planchet

In this error, the planchet used for dime minting is clipped in the result; coins come without cutting on the rim. These coins are preferred for collectors and high value.

1912 Dime History

At the start of the 1890s was a competition arranged for public participation to provide designs for new dime coins and also for other coins like half dollars and quarters. There were more than 300 designs submitted, and two became famous. In 1892, the Barber dime was made to replace the Liberty Seated coins. The coins come with a design of half dollars and quarters. This coin comes with liberty facing right. The front side is like the Morgan Dollar Liberty photo and the French Ceres design.

For the silver coins made from 1849 to 1851, the barber used a Coral wreath design from Longacre that was firstly made in 1860 and has the Seated Dime’s reverse.

the mintage for 1912  dime is as for different mints

Mint Minted
1912 dime 19,349.30
1912 proof dime 700
1912 D dime 11,760,000
1912 S dime 3,420,000
Total 134,530,000

1912 Dime History

Features of the 1912 Barber Dime

obverse of the 1912 Barber dimes

The front side of the 1912 dime comes with Lady Liberty facing right. The word LIBERTY is also written there. The country name UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written with the minting date 1912 on this side. letter B also written

Reverse of the 1912 Barber dimes

The backside of coins comes with a wreath made of oak and maple leaves, wheat, and a cord connected with a ribbon bow at the lower part. The ONE DIME denomination is written. The S or D mint mark is also seen.

Some other features of the 1912 dime are as

  • The 1912 Barber dimes are round-shaped and reeded-edged coins, and their value is ten cents. The diameter of the coin is 17.91 mm, and the thickness is 1.35 mm.
  • The coin comes with 90 percent silver, and the coin weight is 0.08038 troy ounces (2.50 g).
Face value $0.10
Shape Round
Coin weight
0.08038 troy ounces
Silver weight
0.07234 troy ounces
Technique Milled
Coin thickness 1.35 mm
Edge Reeded
Compound
Silver coins and 10 percent of copper
Type
Standard circulation coin
Coin diameter 17.91 mm

10 Most Valuable American Dimes in Circulation

Year Coin Mint Mark
Value
1965 Roosevelt Dime No Mint Mark
$0.20 – $2.50 hugh grades are 1000 dollars
1968 No-S Roosevelt Proof Dime No-S More than $40,000
1970 Roosevelt Dime No $250
1972 Roosevelt Dime Various
$0.10 – $36
(proof are $8,400)
1975 No-S Roosevelt Dime No-S $456,000
1982-83 Roosevelt Dimes No Mint Mark $65 to $175
1996 Roosevelt Dime W
different
1998 Bonded Group of Roosevelt Dimes P
$9,200
1999 Roosevelt Dime D $14,375
2020 Roosevelt Dime D
$338

FAQ

Is 1912 Barber dime rare?

The 1912 dimes are not rare commonly but some high grades and conditons are rare coins. These coins are more than 100 years so high grades that has low mintage are rare.

Which 1912 Barber dime high value?

Year Coin Grade Sold for Sold in
1912-S Barber Dime (CAC) MS 67 $21,150 2014
1912 Barber Dime (CAM) PR 67+ $12,925 2013
1912 Barber Dime PR 68 $11,163 2014
1912 Barber Dime MS 67 $8,050 2005
1912-D Barber Dime MS 67 $7,344 2016

What is the value of 1912 non-mint-mark Barber dimes?

The value of 1912 dimes without mint marks in circulated conditions with less wear is in the range of 5 to 120 dollars. Mint state 1912 non-mint mark coins are about 120 to 700 dollars. High grades like MS67 can get up to 2000 dollars.

What are most valuebale  Barber dime?

Year Mint Mark Type Grade Auction Record Price Auction Year
1894 S Proof Barber Dime PR 66 $1,997,500 2016
1893 S Regular Strike Barber Dime MS 67 $63,250 2007
1895 O Regular Strike Barber Dime MS 67 $58,755.88 2017
1895 (No Mint Mark) Regular Strike Barber Dime MS 67 $46,000 2005

Which dime is the rarest?

The 1964 copper-nickel clad Roosevelt dime is rare and high value, and very few coins exist. This rarity of coins makes them high value.

How can you tell if a dime is rare?

The coins made before 1917 are high value and rare. These are classic dimes that are rare and not easy to find in circulation conditions. The rare dimes are Bust Dimes, Liberty Seated Dimes, and the Liberty Head or Barber Dimes.

What dime is millions of dollars?

The 1894 S Barber dime is worth about millions of dollars It sold in 2005 for 1.3 million dollars and in 2007 for $1.9 million.

What are the oldest U.S. dimes?

The first dime was made in 1796, and these are small silver coins. This design coin, made from 1796 to 1837, has liberty on the front side and an eagle on the back side.

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