Dime (United States Coin) - Design History

Design History

Since its introduction in 1796, the dime has been issued in six different major types, excluding the 1792 "disme". The name for each type (except for the Barber dime) indicates the design on the coin's obverse.

  • Draped Bust 1796–1807
  • Capped Bust 1809–1837
  • Seated Liberty 1837–1891
  • Barber 1892–1916
  • Winged Liberty Head (Mercury) 1916–1945
  • Roosevelt 1946–present

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