The 90% Barber Dime is a silver coin that was minted by the United States Mint from 1892 to 1916. It was designed by Charles E. Barber and was composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, giving it a distinctive silver-gray color. The obverse features a profile portrait of Liberty wearing a laurel wreath, while the reverse depicts a small eagle with outstretched wings. These dimes were widely circulated during their production period and are now highly sought after by coin collectors due to their historical significance and silver content.