A generally overlooked issue, the 1909-D Barber Dime is one that only series specialists tend to truly appreciate. The issue is the only Denver minted Barber Dime with a mintage below one million coins and is by far the lowest production of any other Barber Dime minted in Denver. The present example features whispers of light golden-tan across its frosty and lustrous surfaces. A well executed strike leaves bold detail on the design elements, and close examination reveals just a few minor handling marks on the portrait, but this specimen is far and away finer than virtually all others of this date. |