Mintage: 19,760,000 Philadelphia – 510,000 San Francisco

Metal Composition: 90% Silver – 10% Copper

Weight: 2.5 grams

Potential Value: $4 – $1,200

Diameter: 17.9 mm

Mints: Philadelphia, San Francisco

In 1913, the US Mint only produced Barber dimes at two locations, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Even with only two locations making these dimes, San Francisco only minted 510,000. These creates a bottleneck that drives the price up for investors who seek to collect all Barber dimes. With so few dimes with the mintmark (S), it has driven up the price to $1,200. You can find decent 1913 Barber dimes in less than uncirculated condition for decent prices. If you find one in your grandfather’s collection, it may be worth putting it up for auction or if you have time to hold it, the value is likely to climb.