The crown jewel of all dimes is the 1894-S Barber Dime ... dimes because they contain a 90% silver composition and are worth much more than the face value. Currency with mistakes can also be ...

Every Barber dime is made of 90% silver, which means it has inherent melt value for the precious metal. Any Barber dime from any year, even in worn condition, tends to be worth at least four dollars.