Sell Coins – Dimes
Below are examples of United States Dimes that I typically purchase:
Draped Bust Dime (1796-1807)
The Draped Bust Dime was one of the last denominations of coins introduced in the United States. The first appearance of this dime featured liberty on the front and a small eagle on the back. Which was released in limited supply in 1796 and 1797. A later version of this dime with the eagle on the reverse side ran from 1798 to 1807. These dimes range in rarity from very scarce to extremely rare and it is almost impossible to… READ MORE
Capped Bust Dime (1809-1837)
Those of you familiar with the design of the half-dollars that started circulating in 1807 will probably be somewhat aware of what the capped bust dime looks like. First minted in 1809, the front of the coin shows Lady Liberty with a cap on her head, long locks flowing down all the way to her shoulders. The cap is held in place by a band that has “LIBERTY” inscribed upon it. The bust also features the beginnings of a gown that appears to have some sort of brooch attached to it at the shoulder. All told there are 13 stars – 7 on the left and 6 on the right – located above the bust with the mint date sitting clearly at the bottom… READ MORE
Liberty Seated Dime (1837-1891)
Although it underwent a number of modification the Seated Liberty Dime had a long run from 1837 to 1891 and was brought about in part by Andrew Jackson’s Presidency who began expanding the borders of the United States further and further west. By 1837 the United States decided that new coinage was needed that reflected… READ MORE
Barber Dime (1892-1916)
The Barber Dime was minted between 1892 and 1916 and while this dime has a simple enough design the road to accomplishing that design was extremely long. Throughout the early 1880s New designs for coins were submitted by mint engravers throughout the early 1800s with little success. So in an effort to get fresh new designs mint officials opened a contest to the public. Out of over 300 drawings there was only… READ MORE
Mercury Dime (1916-1945)
In 1915, then Mint director Wooley working under the erroneous belief that new coinage had to minted ever 25 years ( When actually the law read there had to be at least 25 years between new coin designs) held a competition for the design of new coinage. He chose 3 well known sculptors of the day to compete Hermon A. MacNeil, Albin Polasek and Adolph A. Weinman. The original idea was… READ MORE
Roosevelt Dime (1946 to 1964)
In 1945 just as World War II was nearing an end, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who been President of the United States for 4 straight terms past away at the age of 63. The people of the United mourned the loss of the man who had seen them through the greatest economic depression of all time, and a World War. They wanted and even needed to see some type of memorial to their beloved and fallen President… READ MORE