What a gorgeous Barber dime...
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Not mine, just spending some time drooling over on Legend's site. 
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I like viewing Legend's web site - they always have some
very special coins. Laura has a great eye and I have picked
up some nice Quarters from them over the years.
That Dime is the look I am after for my new date set.
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Not sure if this 1910 dime is a MS66 or a 67. The reverse looks to be MS68 imo.
My feeling is that this coin has a MS64 obverse with light cheek friction and a MS66+ reverse.
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Mike
<< <i>I don't like the toning on the obverse, actually. It's probably natural, but I shy away from Barber coins that are this deeply and concentrically toned. The reverse toning looks like natural album toning to me, but the kind that develops after a coin was dipped and put back in the album. My idea of a naturally toned, business strike Barber dime is one with deep brownish, speckled oxidation and maybe a couple of colored speckles coming through. Sorry to say it, but most BU Barber dimes that have never been dipped are "Brown Uncs."
My feeling is that this coin has a MS64 obverse with light cheek friction and a MS66+ reverse. >>
I had a Barber just about like that, and it was really hard to sell to any dealer. Most said it was too
dark, and they did not like the toning, and most collectors want a whiter coin.
I have to admit I like the 1906-O dime even more as it is truly awesome for the assigned grade.
Very tempted to buy it but I am in a recharging my finances mode and buying smaller and less expensive stuff.