One ultra-rare 1906-D Specimen dime sold for $172,500 at Stack's Bowers — while common worn examples sit near silver melt at roughly $3–$12. Your coin's worth hinges on its mint mark, condition, and whether it carries a sought-after variety. Use the free calculator below to find out in seconds.
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Use the Calculator →The 1906-D Specimen strike is among the rarest and most valuable Barber Dimes in existence. Fewer than five examples are believed to survive. Use this checklist to see whether your coin might be one of them — or a regular Denver business strike.
The table below summarizes typical retail value ranges across all four business-strike mints and key varieties by condition. For a full illustrated 1906 dime identification walkthrough that covers authentication and variety recognition in depth, see the detailed 1906 Barber Dime identification guide with step-by-step reference. Values shown are approximate; high-end examples and CAC-stickered coins often exceed these ranges.
| Mint / Variety | Worn (AG–G) | Circulated (VF–EF) | Uncirculated (AU–MS-63) | Gem (MS-64+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-P (Philadelphia) | $3 – $12 | $26 – $50 | $80 – $240 | $450 – $3,750+ |
| ★ 1906-D (Denver) — First Year! | $4 – $12 | $35 – $85 | $175 – $700 | $1,300 – $11,750+ |
| 🔴 1906-O (New Orleans) — Lowest Mintage | $6 – $12 | $45 – $110 | $325 – $700 | $1,300 – $13,500+ |
| 1906-S (San Francisco) | $4 – $13 | $35 – $85 | $175 – $450 | $1,300 – $9,500+ |
| 1906-P Proof (PR) | — | $300 – $480 | $480 – $840 | $840 – $4,148+ |
| 1906-D RPD & RPM (FS-302/303) | — | $380 – $500 | — | $1,150 – $2,500+ |
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The 1906 Barber Dime offers an impressive range of die varieties and mint errors that can dramatically increase value above standard catalog prices. All four mints produced varieties cataloged in the Fivaz-Stanton (FS) system, ranging from repunched mint marks and misplaced dates to the ultra-rare Specimen strikes created for Denver's inaugural year. Below, each variety is profiled with identification tips, value guidance, and key market data.
Most Famous
The 1906-D Repunched Date and Repunched Mintmark varieties (FS-302 and FS-303) are dual-error coins created during the die-preparation process at the Denver Mint. When a hub or punch was applied to the working die, the positioning shifted between strikes, leaving ghost impressions of digits and the "D" mintmark slightly offset from their final positions.
To identify FS-302, look for a secondary "D" punch displaced to the south of the primary mintmark. FS-303 shows the secondary punch offset to the east. Both share doubled digit outlines on one or more of the 1906 date numerals, most visible under 10× magnification at the "9" and "6" positions. The repunching is distinctive enough to distinguish these two sub-varieties from each other.
Collectors prize these varieties because they combine two independent punching errors on the same die — a rare occurrence even for the error-prone early Denver Mint dies. Premium pricing applies at all grade levels, with the clearest examples — showing both the date and mintmark repunching simultaneously — commanding the strongest bids at specialized numismatic auctions.
Rarest Business Strike
The 1906-O FS-301 is a remarkable combination variety from the New Orleans Mint featuring both a repunched date and a misplaced date — a scenario where date digits were inadvertently punched into the denticle zone before being correctly positioned. This misplacement results in partial digit impressions embedded in or adjacent to the lower denticles, a feature invisible to the naked eye but unmistakable under magnification.
To locate the misplaced date component, examine the denticles immediately below the "0" and "6" of the 1906 date. Partial impressions of numeral serifs should be visible there. Separately, the correctly positioned date digits themselves show evidence of repunching — look for notched or doubled outlines, particularly on the upper portions of the numerals where the second punch's ghost impression didn't fully overlap.
The 1906-O already carries a premium as the lowest-mintage business strike of 1906, and the FS-301 variety amplifies this desirability considerably. New Orleans Mint dimes are often struck from tired dies, making a sharply struck FS-301 with clear misplaced date visibility exceptionally scarce. Mint State examples are rare by any measure, and their auction appearances generate strong collector competition.
Most Valuable S-Mint Variety
The 1906-S/S FS-301 is a San Francisco Mint variety where the "S" mintmark was punched into the working die at least twice, with the second impression slightly offset from the first. The "S/S" designation in the variety name specifically encodes that the secondary mintmark punch is visibly superimposed on the primary, creating a layered or distinctly doubled appearance under magnification. A repunched date component accompanies the mintmark doubling.
To identify this variety, focus your loupe on the "S" mintmark below the wreath ribbon. The secondary punch shadow appears most clearly at the top terminal of the S — either as a broadening of the serif or as a separate, slightly offset curve above or below the primary letter. The date repunching is subtler; look for slight broadening on one or more numeral serifs in the 1906 date.
San Francisco Barber Dimes of this era generally exhibit prooflike or semi-prooflike fields in the higher grades, making well-preserved FS-301 examples visually striking. Even circulated examples in Fine grade carry meaningful premiums over normal 1906-S values. The scarcity of the FS-301 is compounded by the fact that 1906-S coins in sharp Mint State condition are relatively uncommon to begin with.
Ultra-Rare Presentation Piece
The 1906-D Specimen strikes occupy a category entirely apart from all other 1906 Barber Dime varieties. These were not struck for general circulation, nor were they standard collector proofs — they were special presentation pieces created in connection with the Denver Mint's inaugural year of dime production. Fewer than five examples are believed to exist, placing them among the rarest items in the entire Barber Dime series.
Visually, a 1906-D Specimen is identified by deeply mirrored, glass-like fields on both obverse and reverse, combined with distinctly frosted (matte) portrait and device surfaces — a cameo contrast effect rarely seen on Denver Mint coinage of this era. The strike is uniformly full, with every design element rendered in sharp relief. These characteristics distinguish the Specimen from even the finest circulated or uncirculated 1906-D business strikes, which have frosty (not mirrored) fields.
The auction history for the 1906-D Specimen is extraordinary: a "Very Choice Specimen Strike" realized $149,500 at Stack's Bowers in October 2006, and a PCGS SP-66 example set the record at $172,500 at Stack's Bowers in October 2007. An NGC SP-64 sold for $28,750 at Heritage Auctions in January 2009. If you believe you have one, immediate submission to PCGS or NGC is essential — misidentified examples do occasionally surface, but a genuine Specimen represents a once-in-a-generation find.
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| Mint | Mint Mark | Business Strike Mintage | Proof / Special | PCGS Survival (All Grades) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | None (no mark) | 19,957,731 | 675 Proofs | ~8,000 est. |
| Denver | D | 4,060,000 | <5 Specimen strikes | ~1,500 est. (Specials: <5) |
| New Orleans | O | 2,610,000 | — | ~800 est. |
| San Francisco | S | 3,136,640 | — | ~1,200 est. |
| Total All Mints | 29,764,371 | 675+ Proofs / <5 SP | ~11,500 est. across all | |
Note: The 1906-D was the first dime ever struck at the Denver Mint, a distinction that adds a first-year-of-issue premium beyond what raw mintage numbers suggest. Survival estimates are based on PCGS population data and the Barber Coins Collectors' Society records. Raw (unslabbed) coins exist in addition to certified populations.
Grading determines a large portion of your coin's value. Even a single grade point can mean hundreds of dollars difference on the 1906-O or 1906-D. Use the strip image and condition descriptions below to estimate your coin's grade before seeking professional certification.
Heavy wear has flattened most design detail. Liberty's portrait is only outlined with no hair definition. The word LIBERTY on the headband is absent or only faint traces remain. On the reverse, the wreath is mostly flat. The rim may be worn into the lettering. Worth roughly silver melt value ($3–$12) unless it's the 1906-O which starts higher even in this grade.
VG to Fine: LIBERTY is partially legible (most letters visible at Fine, some missing at VG). Moderate wear on Liberty's hair and cheek. EF-40 to 45: Light wear only on the highest points — Liberty's cheek, top of bun, ribbon bow on reverse — with all design elements sharp. The LIBERTY headband is complete and fully readable in EF. Values range roughly $26–$110 depending on mint and exact grade.
AU coins show only trace wear on Liberty's cheek and the highest hair points, with at least 75% of original mint luster intact. True MS coins have no wear at all — examine under a loupe. Note: 1906-O coins are frequently weakly struck even in uncirculated grades due to tired New Orleans dies; don't confuse a weak strike with wear. The cartwheel luster should still flow freely in the fields.
MS-64: Sharp strike with above-average luster; minor contact marks. MS-65: Excellent strike, minimal marks, strong cartwheel luster. MS-66+: Near-perfect surfaces, exceptional strike, no distracting marks. For 1906-P specifically, PCGS notes that gem examples will show full vein details in the lower-left reverse leaf — this is the key diagnostic for a well-struck gem. Only a handful of MS-67 examples are known for each mint.
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Best for: MS-64+, proof examples, Specimen strikes, and error varieties worth $500 or more. Both houses have a deep Barber Dime collector base and the most competitive bidding for premium examples. Heritage has sold multiple 1906 O and S dimes in MS-64 for $400–$500+. Stack's Bowers achieved the record $172,500 for the 1906-D Specimen. Consignment fees apply (typically 5–15%).
Minimum threshold: Generally $300+ for individual lots; lower grades can be batched.
Best for: circulated examples, raw coins in VF–EF, and coins in the $15–$300 range. Check recently sold prices for 1906 Barber Dimes and current eBay listings to calibrate your asking price before listing. "Sold" filter results give the most realistic market data. Use clear macro photos of both sides and the mint mark area. Consider PCGS or NGC certification for coins worth $150+.
Best for: quick sales of worn to Fine examples where you accept wholesale pricing. A reputable dealer will typically offer 50–70% of retail for common dates and may pay closer to 80–85% for scarce O-mint coins they know they can sell. Bring your coin in a 2x2 flip; never clean it first. Useful for same-day cash without shipping risk.
Best for: raw collector-grade examples in the $20–$150 range where you want retail prices without auction fees. The Barber Dime collecting community is active and knowledgeable. Post clear photos including the mintmark and date under raking light. A PCGS or NGC holder will attract the most serious buyers and highest prices in these forums.
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