Miami Valley Coin Club

Do You Know What Barbers Are?

No, not the guys who cut hair (well, maybe yes, but that’s not part of our hobby). Barber’s are the dimes, quarters and halves designed by Charles Barber, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and issued from 1892 to 1916. The term can also be extended to include the Liberty nickels produced from 1883 to 1912. These turn of the last century series were eclipsed by the coinage of the “American Renaissance”, but have developed a loyal following of their own over the years. We’ll hear a presentation on these interesting coins, minted during the years of Free Silver, Remember the Maine, and The Square Deal, at our meeting on March 1. If you’ld like to do some homework prior to the meeting, I would recommend that you consult the free literature at the David Lawrence Rare Coins Blog site, a treasure trove of info for the Barber enthusiast.