Dimes were first minted by the United States Mint in 1796. Although we can’t say for sure, this coin was probably designed by Gilbert Stuart and engraved by Robert Scot. It was tradition back then to add a star for every state in the union. When the mint first produced this coin in early 1797, there were only 13 stars on the coin.
How did the Winged Liberty dime get its name?
The confusion arose in large part because the winged cap looks similar to the petasos worn in ancient Greece, including by the god Hermes, Mercury’s Greek counterpart. But the Mercury name stuck, though most numismatists prefer to call it the Winged Liberty or Liberty Head dime.
What was the total number of Dimes produced in 1797?
We know that the mint produced a total of 25,261 dimes in 1797. We do not know how many had 13 stars and how many had 16 stars. We do know that a 1797 dime in this fine of a condition is a truly rare and valuable coin. The United States Mint produced Capped Bust dimes designed by John Reich from 1809 until 1837.
Is there a 1971 dime that says 3971?
Have a 1971 dime but instead of 1971 it says 3971 for the date and you can tell that it is an error coin not made to look like one it’s a genuine error. Mike on November 23, 2019: Have a dime that is twice as thick any thoughts. Jason keen on November 23, 2019:
How much is a 1996 W dime worth?
These 1996-W dimes were distributed only in 1996 uncirculated sets. Yet some of the dimes have been removed from their cellophane packages only to be spent as regular money. An uncirculated 1996-W Roosevelt dime is worth around $15. Circulated specimens are also worth a premium of about $5 to $10 apiece.
How much is a 1982 No P dime worth?
A typical 1982 No-P Roosevelt dime is worth $50 to $100. The United States Mint honored the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt dime in 1996. It introduced a special dime bearing the “W” mintmark from the West Point Mint.
What’s the value of a dime made in 1965?
In general, well-circulated Roosevelt dimes made before 1965 are worth between $1.25 and $2. Lightly worn examples of scarcer issues are worth significantly more.
