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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1975

Page

4

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.

United States 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.

United States of America Charles E. Barber Head of Liberty A.A. Weinman

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