Early Dime Types

1892-1916 Barber/Liberty Head Silver Dime Good

In the heyday of the dime store, there were never enough of these 90% silver 10¢ coins to go around. These Liberty Head or Barber dimes could buy lots of useful items in their day. The classic...

1837-1891 Seated Liberty Silver Dime Good to Very Good

The U.S. Mint's Seated Liberty dime was output for over half a century from 1837 to 1891. The obverse features the image of Liberty seated on a rock while the reverse carries an agricultural wreath...

1860-1891 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Legend Good

Minted since 1837, the Seated Liberty silver dime underwent a design change in 1860. Although the same Liberty motif was kept on the obverse, stars were removed and the legend UNITED STATES OF...

1809-1937 Capped Bust Silver Dime Very Good

The Capped Bust silver dime was struck from 1809 to 1837; Liberty wears the Phrygian cap surrounded by thirteen stars that represent the original Thirteen Colonies. Inscribed on its reverse was "10 C...

1838-1860 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Stars Good

1809-1837 Capped Bust Silver Dime Good

The Capped Bust silver dime, struck from 1809 to 1837 was the very first U.S. dime to explicitly note its value, with "10 C" engraved on the reverse. On the obverse Liberty wears the Phrygian cap...

1853-1855 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Arrows Good

1875-1878-CC Seated Liberty Silver Dime Fine

The discovery of the Comstock Lode in Nevada would eventually prompt the creation of a new branch mint to avoid the risk and expense of schlepping the precious cargo overland to San Francisco. These...

1911-D, 1912-D & 1914-D Barber Silver Dime Trio Good

Denver Mint Barber dimes represent a distinct and highly collectible segment of the 1892-1916 series. The Denver Mint did not start striking these 90% silver dimes until 1906, when the new facility...

Seated Liberty or Barber Dime Love Token Circ

These fascinating pieces of 19th-century American history served as sentimental keepsakes or "courting coins" during the Victorian era. Created from an authentic Seated Liberty or Barber silver dime,...