1902 dime Value Features, Error, Mint Mark & Types

The US Mint made dimes from 1892 to 1916, and these coins come in different grades and value features. The 1902 dime’s value is based on conditions, errors, and other factors. The value of these coins is in the range of 3 to 500 dollars based on different grades, but some other grade coins are high value. Here we will cover details for finding the value of the 1902 dime. So let’s get started with how much a 1902 dime is worth.

1902 Dime Value Chart

1902 No Mint Mark Dime Value

The Philadelphia Mint made 21,380,777 dimes and about 800 proof coins. These coins are without mint marks, and the value range of these coins is in a range of 8 dollars to 200 dollars. Their value is based on grade and conditions. Normally, for low grades, they are about 220 dollars, and for MS65, we can get them for 700 dollars.

For the MS66 grade, a 1902 dime without the mint mark is about 2000 dollars, and the MS67 in good condition is about 5500 dollars. In 2014, an MS67 grade sold for 6875 dollars.

1902 (P) Proof Dime Value

The Philadelphia Mint made proof coins also in 1902, and these coins do not have a mint mark. There were about 800 proof coins made, and for the creation of these coins, a special type of die was used, and these coins come with a shiny surface. The proof dime is only made for collectors and not for business strikes. The value of these coins for different grades is as

1902-S Dime Value

The S minted more than 2,070,000 Dimes in 1902 with the S mint mark. and in good conditions, these coins are about 7 dollars and in uncirculated conditions, we can get them for 400 dollars. The MS67+ grade 1902 dime sold for 21150 dollars in 2014. Now we can get these coins about 25000 dollars.

1902-O Dime Value

the 1902  o dime was made by Orleans mint with o mint mark and there were 4500000 dimes made. the circulated conditions 1902 O dime are about 15 dollars and about the circulated grade, they can get in 180 dollars. the MS67 grade coin sold for 12650 dollars in 2007.

Some other grade 1902 dime value is as

1902 Dime Errors List

Doubled die Error

There is a doubling effect seen on coins that is due to a double strike on coins and a doubling effect on numbers, words, and letters seen on coins. The front-side doubling effect is called the DDO error and back-side error is called the DDR error. Each error comes with a certain value based on grade and conditions.

Clipped planchet

This error occurs when die clipped planchet and some part of the coin is missed and coins with this error are about 30 dollars.

Re-punched date

In this error, the minting error is double printed on coins and makes re-punched error coins. The 1902 Dime with re punched mint mark is about 30 dollars.

Lamination

The lamination error is the result when metallic alloy strikes surface coins and makes cracks on coins. As a result, metallic layers separated coins without external coating for some components of coins. In this error coins value increases and sold for 150 to 200 dollars based on grade.

History of the 1902 Barber Dime

In 1892 Barber dimes made when it was stopped to mint seated liberty dimes. These coins were made until 1916 and replaced with mercury dimes.  The 1902 dime is part of the Barber coinage set and it comes with an obverse design with quarters and half dollars. This design was first time made in 1892 for the replacement of seated liberty through competition.  In the contest was referred to make a new coin design. There was a bill passed through mint director James Kimball, and editor Richard Watson Gilder lobbied for a bill to secure that to make new designs.

In 1890 legislation that allowed to redesigning of all denominations through US Mint, asked to redesign coins. The design of coins changed after 25 years after first creation. The competition arranged for new design for the public and 500 dollars was the price for the winner.

The 1902 barber dime was made with this composition as with different types.

1902 Barber dime Types

Features of the 1902 Barber Dime

obverse of the 1902 Barber dime

Charles Edward Barber made the design of the dime and the front side of the coin comes with Lady Liberty facing right. The lady liberty wearing a conical Phrygian cap at its top folded forwards. The olive wreath is connected with a strip decorated cap, the front part has the word LIBERTY and the country name UNITED STATES of AMERICA also written. The minting date 1902 is also written there and the designer’s initials are also written

Reverse of the 1902 Barber dime

The back side of the 1902 dime comes with a denomination and one dime is covered in a wreath of mixed springs. The wreath comes with corn, oak wheat, and maple branches.  There is a wreath that comes with two cobs of corn having husks peeking out. The side has sheaves of wheat. The lower part comes with maple leaves and the lower right comes with oak leaves and corn.

Some other features of the 1902 dime are as.

• The 1902 dime was made with 90 percent silver and ten percent copper.
• Its dimensions are 17.91mm and and small size.
• The coin comes with a reeded edge and its weight is 2.5 grams. The dime belongs to the barber coin series and comes with a quarter-and-half-dollar design.

FAQS

Is 1902 Barber dime rare?

The 1902 dime are more than 120 years old and most coins are in circulation and low cost but some are rare and high-value coins.

Which are most valueable 1902 dime?

What is the value of the 1902 Barber No Mint mark dime?

The 1902 dimes minted in Philadelphia are larger numbers and easy to access and due to circulation are low-cost coins. Their value is in the range of four dollars to 100 dollars. The uncirculated 1902 no-mint mark dime are about 4200 dollars for MS67 grades

How much is a 1902 dime worth today?

What is the most valuable Barber dime?

The most valueable dime is 1894 S PR 66 which sold for $1,997,500 in 2016.

The next costliest proof is the 1900 PR 68+ CAM dime sold at $66,000 in 2020. The priciest dime from regular strikes is the 1893 S MS 67 specimen that won an auction record of $63,250 in 2007.

What Is a 1902 Dime Worth?

The value of the 1902 dime is based on different grades is $3 to $400. The uncirculated conditions coins are high value and coins with wear and damage are more than face value.

What Is the Error on a 1902 Barber Dime?

There are different error that exists on coins like DDR, DDO, lamination error, and RPM date errors.

How Much Silver Is in a 1902 Dime?

The 1902 dime comes with 90 percent silver and it is .072 ounces of silver.