Minted annually from 1892-1915, mintages range from a very low 380 coins to 1,245 coins (all three denominations during the first year of issue). The dimes include the famous 1894-S branch mint proof, as well as the overdate 1893/2.

Cameo and deep cameo examples add intrigue, and are scarce to rare depending on the year. Coins come from super original and colorful, to blast white with deep black mirrors. Almost all are sharply struck and make superb type coins.

I started this thread just to have a central place to appreciate these beautiful relics of late 19th and early 20th century history. Feel free to jump in and share your coins, thoughts and observations, or just follow along.

It's fitting to start with my first Proof Barber acquisition, this 1914 PR63 CAC quarter which I bought as my type set example back in 2019. I was amazed by the very low mintage of 380 coins, and the intriguing textile toning on the obverse.