Early Dime Types

1916-1945 Mercury Silver Dime Brilliant Uncirculated

Did you know that "Mercury" is actually a misnomer for the Winged Liberty Head dime? Beginning in 1916, this resplendent new design replaced the Barber dime that had been in circulation since 1892, and would continue through the war years until 1945.This...

1892-1916 Liberty Barber Silver Dime Fine

The 1892-1916 Liberty Head dime retains the agricultural wreath, differing from the quarters and half dollars of the day. Date of our choice.17.9mm

1892-1916 Liberty Barber Silver Dime Good

In the heyday of the dime store, there were never enough of these 90% silver dimes to go around. These Liberty Head or Barber dimes could buy lots of useful items in their day. The classic Liberty design was the last engraving shared by the dime, quarter...

1892-1916 Liberty Head Silver Half Dollar, Quarter and Dime Trio Good

All three of these beloved silver coins were designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. This Liberty Head engraving is considered Barber's masterpiece. Because it was planned for the dime, quarter and half dollar, he spent five years in...

Cowpoke Collection 5-Coin

In the 19th century as America was gaining clout as an industrial powerhouse, its cities and towns began creeping ever-farther westward. Those years of growth also supplied us with a large variety of numismatic issues. Imagine the stories...

Liberty Head Barber Dimes 10 Different Good

There were never enough to go around in the heyday of the dime store when they could buy lots of useful items. Liberty bust obverse, agricultural wreath reverse. Good quality. Free folder included. Our choice of dates.

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 AMERICA was relocated to the reverse. This variety was...

1853-1855 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Arrows Fine

Only about half as many Seated Liberty dimes were struck over a 54-year period as later Liberty Head dimes were in 25 years. Over ten times as many Mercury dimes were produced for commerce. And only a small proportion of this "Arrow at Date" type...

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." which was the first time a denomination was...

1860-1891 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Legend Fine

The 1860-1891 Seated Liberty/Legend dime features an agricultural wreath displaying the North's corn and wheat and South's cotton and tobacco. Our choice of date. 17.9mm

1809-1837 Capped Bust Silver Dime Fine

Until the early 20th century, most U.S. silver coin denominations carried the same (or very similar) Liberty engraving of the day. But the 1809-1837 dime's Capped Bust Liberty was distinctly different from the quarter and half dollar types of the time...

1838-1860 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Stars Fine

1838-1860 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Stars Good

1809-1837 Capped Bust Silver Dime Good

DATES OF OUR CHOICE/VARIETIES18.55mm2.7g90% Silver/10% Copper

1853-1855 Seated Liberty Silver Dime with Arrows Good