Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty reigned on the dime in different forms until she was replaced by President Roosevelt in 1946.
Who is on the 1943 dime?
Mercury dime
| Silver | 0.07234 troy oz |
| Years of minting | 1916–1945 for commerce, 2016 as a gold commemorative |
| Mint marks | D, S, (2016 only) W. Located on reverse between letter “E” in “ONE” and the base of the olive branch. Philadelphia Mint specimens lack mint mark. |
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | A young Liberty, with winged cap |
Are 1943 dimes worth money?
The 1943 S dime is worth around $3 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $3.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $7 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $30.
How did the Winged Liberty Head dime get its name?
Designed by Adolph Weinman and more correctly referred to as the Winged Liberty Head dime, it gained its common name as the obverse depiction of a young Liberty, identifiable by her winged Phrygian cap, was confused with the Roman god Mercury. Weinman is believed to have used Elsie Stevens, the wife of lawyer and poet Wallace Stevens, as a model.
Who is on the front of the US dime?
The current coin, in circulation since January 1946, is known as the Roosevelt dime; it features a bust of Franklin Roosevelt on the front side. The coin was designed by John Sinnock, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.
How does a 1983 p dime look like?
I have a 1983 P Dime the image is sunken in with ridges on both sides of the coin, but the edge is smooth and looks like no clad on the backside of the coin. The clad is there but can’t be seen from the edge. On the face side the 3 in the date climbs the side also the TY of liberty slightly climbs the side.
Who is on the obverse of the ten cent dime?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Roosevelt dime is the current dime, or ten-cent piece, of the United States. Struck by the United States Mint continuously since 1946, it displays President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and was authorized soon after his death in 1945.
