History of the U S Dime Ten types in series and changes
The text traces the U S dime evolution from its 1792 authorization to various early types through Type V. It covers designers Gilbert Stuart Robert Scot John Reich and Gobrecht, obverse Liberty designs the eagle reverse changes the motto E Pluribus Unum the 100 denomination appearance and later size and composition adjustments.
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Gilbert Stuart
United States of America
John Reich
Robert Scot
Coinage Shifts in 19th Century Dime Designs
The piece outlines changes from the Type VI dime 1860 to 1891 with a 1873 weight raise and icon replacements, then introduces Charles E. Barber’s Type VII 1892 to 1916 dime and the Mercury head silver coins. It notes the Barber head as a turning point and Weinman’s 1916 to 1945 Mercury dime as a popular issue with symbolic winged victory cap.
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Charles E. Barber
Head of Liberty
A.A. Weinman
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