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Hi Joe,

I have what appears to be a Barber pattern or test pattern dime.  It is dated 1891 (as you know, the year before the Barber dimes were issued)and it does not have a mint stamp on it.  I haven't seen this particular portrait/face on any of the other Barber dimes I looked at online, though it is clearly a Barber as opposed to a seated version.  Any idea if this dime is worth something?  What should I be calling it?  Pattern?  Proof?  Something else?

Thanks!

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Hi SHeryl,
Without seeing the coin, it's tough to say what it is.  There was a pattern piece dated 1891 but it is the design that was ultimately used for the series.
Send me a scan or photo to
joehylas@aol.com
and I will see what I can find out for you.

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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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