[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, David Lawrence This information was originally published in 1991 in The Complete Guide to Barber Dimes]

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Mintage: 8,180,000

Varieties: Breen reports two: a repunched 3 (the first 3 showing west) and another with “double knobs.” In the latter the first 3 shows east of the repunched 3 so that both Knobs of the 3 appear doubled. The double 0 mint mark shown in the photo seems to be from shell doubling.

Scarcity: A tough date considering its high mintage. AU and mint state specimen are especially hard to find.

Rarity Rating: G-VG R2, F-VF R2, XF-AU R3, MS high R3.

Total PCGS/NGC = 32 (RANKING 23/74).

Comments: Typical 0-mint strike, similar to the 1902-O. Luster IS generally subdued

1903- O/O. Shelf-doubled mint mark.