US Dimes 1892 to Date
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BARBER DIMES or Liberty Head Type 1892-1916
The US dimes of this type are called "Barber Dimes" after Charles Barber, Chief Engraver of the Mint, who also designed the 25- and 50-cent pieces. His initial B is at the truncation of the neck.
Mint mark location is on the reverse below the wreath.
Specifics:
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Weight: 2.50 grams
Net weight: .07234 oz. pure silver
Edge:
Reeded
Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper
Quantity minted: 504,262,428
Mints:
Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Key-Dates and Coin Values:
.
1892S; G-4: $40.00, EF-40: $250.00
. 1893, 3 over 2; EF-40: $185.00
. 1893o; G-4: $20.00, EF-40: $140.00
. 1894O; G-4: $40.00, EF-40: $350.00
. 1894S (est. 24); Bowers-Eliasberg Sale 1996: $465,000
. 1895; G-4: $65.00, EF-40: $450.00
. 1895o; G-4: $240.00, EF-40: $1,700
. 1895S; G-4: $25.00, EF-40: $180.00
. 1896o; G-4: $50.00, EF-40: $400.00
. 1896S; G-4: $45.00, EF-40: $320.00
. 1897o; G-4: $45.00, EF-40: $380.00
. 1900o; G-4: $8.00, EF-40: $175.00
. 1901S; G-4: $50.00, EF-40: $450.00
. 1903S; G-4: $40.00, EF-40: $680.00
. 1904S; G-4: $30.00, EF-40: $240.00
. 1905O, Microscopic O; G-4: $10.00, EF-40: $180.00
Average coin values of other dates: G-4 - $5.00, EF-40 - $35.00
MERCURY DIMES or Winged Liberty Head Type 1916-1945
The US dimes of this type are commonly called "Mercury Dimes" because the main device, a representation of Liberty, resembles Mercury. The wings crowning Liberty's cap are intended to symbolize liberty of thought. The designer's monogram AW is right of neck.
Mint mark location is on reverse, left of fasces.
Specifics:
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Weight: 2.50 grams
Net weight: .07234 oz. pure silver
Edge:
Reeded
Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper
Quantity minted: 2,662,940,728
Mints:
Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Key-Dates and Coin Values:
.
1916D; G-4: $520.00, EF-40: $2,500
. 1921; G-4: $30.00, EF-40: $435.00
. 1921D; G-4: $45.00, EF-40: $525.00
. 1926S; G-4: $7.00, EF-40: $195.00
. 1942, 2 over 1; G-4: $260.00, EF-40: $3,000
. 1942D, 2 over 1; G-4: $325.00, EF-40: $2,700
Average coin values of other dates: G-4 - $2.50, EF-40 - $20.00
ROOSEVELT DIMES 1946 to Date
John R. Sinnock (whose initials JS are at the truncation of the neck) designed this dime showing a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The design has heavier lettering and a more modernistic character than preceding types.
Mint mark location is on reverse of the silver coinage (1946-1964), and is on obverse of the clad coinage (starting 1968 to date).
Mint Mark Location 1946-1964
SILVER COINAGE, 1946-1964
Specifics:
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Weight: 2.50 grams
Edge: Reeded
Composition: .900 silver,
.100 copper
Net weight: .07234 oz. pure silver
Quantity minted: 6,615,452,390
Mints:
Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Key-Dates and Coin Values:
. 1949; MS-63 (Choice Uncirculated): $30.00
. 1949S; MS-63 (Choice Uncirculated): $45.00
.
1950S, S over D; EF-40: $80.00
. 1960 Double die obverse; Proof-65: $300.00
. 1963 Proof Double die reverse; Proof-65: $400.00
. 1964D Double die reverse; EF-40: $55.00, MS-63: $300.00
Average coin values of other dates: EF-40 - $0.65
CLAD COINAGE, 1965 to Date
Specifics:
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.27
grams
Edge: Reeded
Composition: outer layers of copper-nickel (.750 copper,
.250 nickel) bonded to inner core of pure copper
Quantity minted: 36,434,375,821 (through 2001)
Mints:
Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Key-Dates and Coin Values:
.
1982 No mint mark; MS-65: $220.00
. 1996W (issued in mint sets only); MS-65: $7.00
Average coin values of other dates: MS-65 - $0.35, Proof-65 - $8.00
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