Charles E. Barber

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Charles Edward Barber (1840–18 February 1917) was the sixth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until his sudden death in 1917. He succeeded his father, William Barber, in the position. Barber's best-known designs are the eponymous "Barber" dime, quarter, and half-dollar, as well as the so-called "V" nickel. Some lesser known designs by Barber include the trial copper-nickel cent, trial three-cent piece, and the $4 Stella "Flowing Hair" pieces.

Barber was succeeded as Chief Engraver by George T. Morgan.