[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: 613,300

Varieties: All seem to come from the new obverse, but old reverse hubs. Breen reports a repunched 3

Scarcity: Low mintage makes this one of the traditionally scarce dates of the series. It is in demand in all circulated grades from VG to AU. Available for a price in MS64 and higher.

Rarity Rating: G/VG R3, F-VF R4, XF-AU R5, MS R4.

Total PCGS/NGC = 27 (RANKING 17/74).

Comments: Comes well struck with decent luster. Well worth the money. In fact, usually commands a significant premium over published values from F to MS63. In 1990, wholesale levels for XF rose well above retail levels, reflecting very strong demand for this grade.