Charles Edward Barber (1840–18 February 1917) was Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until his death. 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. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The United States Mint is responsible for producing and circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... William Barber (2 May 1807–31 August 1879) was Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1869 until his death. ... A dime is a coin minted by the United States with a denomination of 1/10th of a United States dollar or ten cents. ... The quarter is 1/4th of a United States dollar or 25 cents. ... The Half Dollar of the United States has been produced nearly every year since the inception of the United States Mint in 1793. ... The United States five cent coin, commonly called a nickel, is a unit of currency equaling one 1/20th of a United States dollar. ...

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