U.S. Ten-Cent Dimes
(1796 - Current)
U.S. Ten-Cent coinage, commonly known as the dime, was first issued in 1796 and has consistently been one of the most widely used denominations in American commerce. Traditionally struck in silver, the dime has featured elegant and influential designs that reflect changing artistic styles and national themes. Despite its small size, the dime has played a major role in U.S. monetary history and remains a popular area of study and collecting within American numismatics.
Check out every series of U.S. Ten-Cent Dime Coins below, complete with dates & mintages for each.
Draped Bust Dime
(1796 - 1807)
The Draped Bust Dime was first issued in 1796, marking the beginning of regular dime production by the United States Mint. The obverse features Liberty with flowing hair and drapery at the neckline, while the reverse initially displayed a Small Eagle (1796–1797) before transitioning to the Heraldic Eagle design beginning in 1798.
These early dimes were struck in the original federal silver standard of approximately 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper. Mintages were generally low, and production was not continuous during the early years, contributing to the scarcity of certain dates.
Because of their age, limited survival rates, and two distinct reverse types, Draped Bust Dimes are considered foundational pieces in early U.S. silver coinage and are especially desirable in higher grades.
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Type 1, Small Eagle
1796 | 22,135
1797 | 14,600
Type 2, Heraldic Eagle
1800 | 137,450
1801 | 101,120
1802 | 136,430
1803 | 198,060
1805 | 185,500
1828 Small Date | 125,000
1804 | 8,265
1807 | 165,000
Capped Bust Dime
(1809 - 1837)
The Capped Bust Dime was introduced in 1809, replacing the Draped Bust design after a brief pause in dime production. Designed by John Reich and later modified by William Kneass, the obverse features Liberty wearing a soft cap, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield.
From 1809 through 1836, these dimes were struck in the early silver standard of approximately 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper and featured a lettered edge. In 1837, the composition was adjusted to 90% silver and 10% copper, and the edge was changed to reeded, creating a one-year subtype that bridges into the Seated Liberty era.
Capped Bust Dimes are known for numerous die varieties and moderate mintages, making them a popular series for both type collectors and variety specialists.
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Type 1, Large Dentils
1809 | 51,065
1811 | 65,180
1814 | 421,500
1820 | 942,587
1821 | 1,186,512
1822 | 100,000
1823 | 440,000
1824 | 25,000
1825 | 26,000
1827 | 1,215,000
1828 Large Date | 125,000
Type 2, Small Dentils
1829 | 770,000
1830 | 510,000
1831 | 771,350
1832 | 522,500
1833 | 485,000
1834 | 635,000
1835 | 1,410,000
1836 | 1,190,000
1837 | 359,500
Seated Liberty Dime
(1837 - 1891)
The Seated Liberty Dime was introduced in 1837, replacing the Capped Bust design and beginning one of the longest-running dime series in U.S. history. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty seated on a rock holding a shield and pole, while the reverse displays a wreath encircling the denomination.
Beginning in 1837, the composition was standardized at 90% silver and 10% copper, a silver alloy that remained consistent throughout the series. Over its long production span, several design modifications created collectible subtypes, including the addition of stars to the obverse (1838), arrows at the date in 1853–1855 and again in 1873 to indicate weight changes, and the removal of stars in 1860.
Mintages varied widely, and many later dates saw reduced production as silver coin circulation patterns shifted. With numerous subtypes, Civil War-era issues, and Carson City mintmarks in the later years, the Seated Liberty Dime remains a challenging and historically rich 19th-century series for collectors.
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Type 1, No Stars
1837 | 682,500
1838-O | 489,034
Type 2, No Drapery
1838 | 406,034
1839 | 1,002,000
1839-O | 150,000
1840 No Drapery | 691,000
1840-O No Drapery | 290,000
Type 3, Stars Obverse
1840 Drapery | 377,500
1841 | 1,544,000
1841-O | 405,000
1842 | 815,000
1842-O | 300,000
1843 | 1,410,000
1843-O | 150,000
1844 | 72,500
1844-O | 220,000
1845 | 1,973,000
1845-O | 290,000
1846 | 120,000
1846-O | 1,200,000
1847 | 832,500
1848 | 600,000
1848-O | 800,000
1849 | 889,000
1849-O | 240,000
1850 | 770,000
1850-O | 410,000
1851 | 900,000
1851-O | 400,000
1852 | 1,020,000
1852-O | 430,000
Type 4, Stars Obverse, Arrows at Date
1853 Arrows | 12,078,010
1853-O Arrows | 2,200,000
1854 Arrows | 2,470,000
1854-O Arrows | 800,000
1855 Arrows | 1,570,000
Type 3, Stars Obverse
1856 Small Date | 600,000
1856 Large Date | 2,720,000
1856-O | 1,000,000
1857 | 4,250,000
1857-O | 700,000
1858 | 4,453,000
1858-O | 1,120,000
1859 | 430,000
1859-O | 360,000
Type 5, Legend Obverse
1860 | 778,000
1860-S | 140,000
1860-O | 40,000
1861 | 1,060,000
1861-S | 172,500
1861-O | 1,240,000
1862 | 1,711,000
1862-S | 180,750
1863 | 191,600
1863-S | 157,500
1864 | 11,000
1864-S | 230,000
1865 | 13,000
1865-S | 175,000
1866 | 8,000
1866-S | 135,000
1867 | 8,000
1867-S | 140,000
1868 | 123,000
1868-S | 260,000
1869 | 158,000
1869-S | 450,000
1870 | 280,000
1870-S | 50,000
1871 | 593,000
1871-S | 320,000
1871-CC | 20,100
1872 | 721,500
1872-S | 190,000
1872-CC | 35,480
1873 No Arrows | 2,474,400
1873-CC No Arrows | 60,000
Type 6, Legend Obverse, Arrows at Date
1874 Arrows | 2,558,000
1874-CC Arrows | 10,817
1873 Arrows | 2,377,700
1873-CC Arrows | 18,791
1873-S Arrows | 455,000
1874-S Arrows | 240,000
Type 5, Legend Obverse
1875 | 10,355,200
1875-CC | 4,645,000
1875-S | 3,000,000
1876 | 9,910,000
1876-CC | 153,000
1876-S | 9,820,000
1877 | 510,000
1877-CC | 350,000
1877-S | 880,000
1878 | 289,000
1878-CC | 97,000
1879 | 14,000
1880 | 36,000
1881 | 24,000
1882 | 40,000
1883 | 43,000
1884 | 13,600
1884-S | 564,969
1885 | 13,600
1885-S | 43,690
1886 | 15,000
1886-S | 206,524
1887 | 16,875
1887-S | 4,454,450
1888 | 15,800
1888-S | 1,720,000
1889 | 18,500
1889-S | 972,678
1890 | 30,000
1890-S | 1,423,076
1891 | 15,000
1891-S | 3,196,116
1891-O | 4,540,000
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Type 3, Stars Obverse
1858 Proof | 300
1859 Proof | 800
Type 5, Legend Obverse
1860 Proof | 1,000
1861 Proof | 1,000
1862 Proof | 550
1863 Proof | 460
1864 Proof | 470
1865 Proof | 500
1866 Proof | 725
1867 Proof | 625
1868 Proof | 600
1869 Proof | 600
1870 Proof | 1,000
1871 Proof | 960
1872 Proof | 950
1873 No Arrows Proof | 600
1874 Arrows Proof | 700
1875 Proof | 700
1876 Proof | 1,150
1877 Proof | 510
1878 Proof | 800
1879 Proof | 1,100
1880 Proof | 1,355
1881 Proof | 975
1882 Proof | 1,100
1883 Proof | 1,039
1884 Proof | 875
1885 Proof | 930
1886 Proof | 886
1887 Proof | 710
1888 Proof | 832
1889 Proof | 711
1890 Proof | 590
1891 Proof | 600
Type 6, Legend Obverse, Arrows at Date
1873 Arrows Proof | 800
Barber Dime
(1892 - 1916)
The Barber Dime was introduced in 1892 as part of a broader redesign of U.S. silver coinage. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the obverse features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, while the reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination.
These dimes were struck in the standard 90% silver and 10% copper composition throughout the entire series. Produced from 1892 through 1916, they were minted at multiple facilities, including Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, and later Denver.
While many dates are obtainable in circulated grades, several issues—such as the 1894-S—are famous rarities. The Barber Dime was ultimately replaced in 1916 by the Mercury Dime, but it remains an important bridge between 19th-century and modern U.S. silver coinage.
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1892 | 12,120,000
1892-O | 3,841,700
1892-S | 990,710
1893 | 3,340,000
1893-O | 1,760,000
1893-S | 2,491,401
1894 | 1,330,000
1894-O | 720,000
1895 | 690,000
1895-O | 440,000
1895-S | 1,120,000
1896 | 2,000,000
1896-O | 610,000
1896-S | 575,056
1897 | 10,868,533
1897-O | 666,000
1897-S | 1,342,844
1898 | 16,320,000
1898-O | 2,130,000
1898-S | 1,702,507
1899 | 19,850,000
1899-O | 2,650,000
1899-S | 1,867,493
1900 | 17,600,000
1900-O | 2,010,000
1900-S | 5,168,270
1901 | 18,859,665
1901-O | 5,620,000
1901-S | 593,022
1902 | 21,380,000
1902-O | 4,500,000
1902-S | 2,070,000
1903 | 19,500,000
1903-O | 8,180,000
1903-S | 613,300
1904 | 14,600,357
1904-S | 800,000
1905 | 14,551,623
1905-O | 3,400,000
1905-S | 6,855,199
1906 | 19,957,731
1906-D | 4,060,000
1906-O | 2,610,000
1906-S | 3,136,640
1907 | 22,220,000
1907-D | 4,080,000
1907-O | 5,058,000
1907-S | 3,178,470
1908 | 10,600,000
1908-D | 7,490,000
1908-O | 1,789,000
1908-S | 3,220,000
1909 | 10,240,000
1909-D | 954,000
1909-O | 2,287,000
1909-S | 1,000,000
1910 | 11,520,000
1910-D | 3,490,000
1910-S | 1,240,000
1911 | 18,870,000
1911-D | 11,209,000
1911-S | 3,520,000
1912 | 19,349,300
1912-D | 11,760,000
1912-S | 3,420,000
1913 | 19,760,000
1913-S | 510,000
1914 | 17,360,230
1914-D | 11,908,000
1914-S | 2,100,000
1915 | 5,620,000
1915-S | 960,000
1916 | 18,490,000
1916-S | 5,820,000
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1892 Proof | 1,245
1893 Proof | 792
1894 Proof | 972
1895 Proof | 880
1896 Proof | 762
1897 Proof | 731
1898 Proof | 735
1899 Proof | 846
1900 Proof | 912
1901 Proof | 813
1902 Proof | 777
1903 Proof | 755
1904 Proof | 670
1905 Proof | 727
1906 Proof | 675
1907 Proof | 575
1908 Proof | 545
1909 Proof | 650
1910 Proof | 551
1911 Proof | 543
1912 Proof | 700
1913 Proof | 622
1914 Proof | 425
1915 Proof | 450
Mercury Dime
(1916 - 1945)
The Mercury Dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head Dime, was introduced in 1916, replacing the Barber design. Created by Adolph A. Weinman, the obverse features Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought—often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, which inspired the coin’s popular nickname. The reverse displays a fasces and olive branch, representing strength and peace.
The series was struck from 1916 through 1945 in a consistent 90% silver and 10% copper composition. Minted at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, the coins saw heavy circulation during the early 20th century.
Key issues include the 1916-D and several notable overdates. Production ended in 1945 following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, after which the design was replaced by the Roosevelt Dime in 1946. Today, Mercury Dimes remain one of the most widely collected and visually admired U.S. silver series.
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1916 | 22,180,080
1916-D | 264,000
1916-S | 10,450,000
1917 | 55,230,000
1917-D | 9,402,000
1917-S | 27,330,000
1918 | 26,680,000
1918-D | 22,674,800
1918-S | 19,300,000
1919 | 35,740,000
1919-D | 9,939,000
1919-S | 8,850,000
1920 | 59,030,000
1920-D | 19,171,000
1920-S | 13,820,000
1921 | 1,230,000
1921-D | 1,080,000
1923 | 50,130,000
1923-S | 6,440,000
1924 | 24,010,000
1924-D | 6,810,000
1924-S | 7,120,000
1925 | 25,610,000
1925-D | 5,117,000
1925-S | 5,850,000
1926 | 32,160,000
1926-D | 6,828,000
1926-S | 1,520,000
1927 | 28,080,000
1927-D | 4,812,000
1927-S | 4,770,000
1928 | 19,480,000
1928-D | 4,161,000
1928-S | 7,400,000
1929 | 25,970,000
1929-D | 5,034,000
1929-S | 4,730,000
1930 | 6,770,000
1930-S | 1,843,000
1931 | 3,150,000
1931-D | 1,260,000
1931-S | 1,800,000
1934 | 24,080,000
1934-D | 6,772,000
1935 | 58,830,000
1935-D | 10,477,000
1935-S | 15,840,000
1936 | 87,500,000
1936-D | 16,132,000
1936-S | 9,210,000
1937 | 56,860,000
1937-D | 14,146,000
1937-S | 9,740,000
1938 | 22,190,000
1938-D | 5,537,000
1938-S | 8,090,000
1939 | 67,740,000
1939-D | 24,394,000
1939-S | 10,540,000
1940 | 65,350,000
1940-D | 21,198,000
1940-S | 21,560,000
1941 | 175,090,000
1941-D | 45,634,000
1941-S | 43,090,000
1942 | 205,410,000
1942-D | 60,740,000
1942-S | 49,300,000
1943 | 191,710,000
1943-D | 71,949,000
1943-S | 60,400,000
1944 | 231,410,000
1944-D | 62,224,000
1944-S | 49,490,000
1945 | 159,130,000
1945-D | 40,245,000
1945-S | 41,290,000
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1936 Proof | 4,130
1937 Proof | 5,756
1938 Proof | 8,728
1939 Proof | 9,321
1940 Proof | 11,827
1941 Proof | 16,557
1942 Proof | 22,329
Roosevelt Dime
(1946 - Current)
The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946 to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt following his death in 1945. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the obverse features Roosevelt’s portrait, while the reverse displays a torch flanked by olive and oak branches, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength.
Silver Composition (1946–1964):
From its introduction through 1964, Roosevelt dimes were struck in the traditional 90% silver and 10% copper alloy. These coins are commonly collected for both their silver content and historical significance.
Clad Composition (1965–Present):
Beginning in 1965, rising silver prices prompted a composition change. Dimes were struck in a copper-nickel clad format consisting of outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core. This composition remains in use today.
Although most Roosevelt dimes are common in circulation, certain early silver issues, proof varieties, and high-grade examples remain desirable. The series continues as one of the longest-running continuous designs in U.S. coinage history.
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1946 | 255,250,000
1946-D | 61,043,500
1946-S | 27,900,000
1947 | 121,520,000
1947-D | 46,835,000
1947-S | 34,840,000
1948 | 74,950,000
1948-D | 52,841,000
1948-S | 35,520,000
1949 | 30,940,000
1949-D | 26,034,000
1949-S | 13,510,000
1950 | 50,130,114
1950-D | 46,803,000
1950-S | 20,440,000
1951 | 103,880,102
1951-D | 56,529,000
1951-S | 31,630,000
1952 | 99,040,093
1952-D | 122,100,000
1952-S | 44,419,500
1953 | 53,490,120
1953-D | 136,433,000
1953-S | 39,180,000
1954 | 114,010,203
1954-D | 106,397,000
1954-S | 22,860,000
1955 | 12,450,181
1955-D | 13,959,000
1955-S | 18,510,000
1956 | 108,640,000
1956-D | 108,015,100
1957 | 160,160,000
1957-D | 113,354,330
1958 | 31,910,000
1958-D | 136,564,600
1959 | 85,780,000
1959-D | 164,919,790
1960 | 70,390,000
1960-D | 200,160,400
1961 | 93,730,000
1961-D | 209,146,550
1962 | 72,450,000
1962-D | 334,948,380
1963 | 123,650,000
1963-D | 421,476,530
1964 | 929,360,000
1964-D | 1,357,517,180
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1950 Proof | 51,386
1951 Proof | 57,500
1952 Proof | 81,980
1953 Proof | 128,800
1954 Proof | 233,300
1955 Proof | 378,200
1956 Proof | 669,384
1957 Proof | 1,247,952
1958 Proof | 875,652
1959 Proof | 1,149,291
1960 Proof | 1,691,602
1961 Proof | 3,028,244
1962 Proof | 3,218,019
1963 Proof | 3,075,645
1964 Proof | 3,950,762
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1965 | 1,652,140,570
1966 | 1,382,734,540
1967 | 2,244,007,320
1968 | 424,470,400
1968-D | 480,748,280
1969 | 145,790,000
1969-D | 563,323,870
1970 | 345,570,000
1970-D | 754,942,100
1971 | 162,690,000
1971-D | 377,914,240
1972 | 431,540,000
1972-D | 330,290,000
1973 | 315,670,000
1973-D | 455,032,426
1974 | 470,248,000
1974-D | 571,083,000
1975 | 585,673,900
1975-D | 313,705,300
1976 | 568,760,000
1976-D | 695,222,774
1977 | 796,930,000
1977-D | 376,607,228
1978 | 663,980,000
1978-D | 282,847,540
1979 | 315,440,000
1979-D | 390,921,184
1980-P | 735,170,000
1980-D | 719,354,321
1981-P | 676,650,000
1981-D | 712,284,143
1982-P | 519,475,000
1982-D | 542,713,584
1983-P | 647,025,000
1983-D | 730,129,224
1984-P | 856,669,000
1984-D | 704,803,976
1985-P | 705,200,962
1985-D | 587,979,970
1986-P | 682,649,693
1986-D | 473,326,970
1987-P | 762,709,481
1987-D | 653,203,402
1988-P | 1,030,550,000
1988-D | 962,385,489
1989-P | 1,298,400,000
1989-D | 896,535,597
1990-P | 1,034,340,000
1990-D | 839,995,824
1991-P | 927,220,000
1991-D | 601,241,114
1992-P | 593,500,000
1992-D | 616,273,932
1993-P | 766,180,000
1993-D | 750,110,166
1994-P | 1,189,000,000
1994-D | 1,303,268,110
1995-P | 1,125,500,000
1995-D | 1,274,890,000
1996-P | 1,421,163,000
1996-D | 1,400,300,000
1996-W | 1,457,000
1997-P | 991,640,000
1997-D | 979,810,000
1998-P | 1,163,000,000
1998-D | 1,172,250,000
1999-P | 2,164,000,000
1999-D | 1,397,750,000
2000-P | 1,842,500,000
2000-D | 1,818,700,000
2001-P | 1,369,590,000
2001-D | 1,412,800,000
2002-P | 1,187,500,000
2002-D | 1,379,500,000
2003-P | 1,085,500,000
2003-D | 986,500,000
2004-P | 1,328,000,000
2004-D | 1,159,500,000
2005-P | 1,412,000,000
2005-D | 1,423,500,000
2006-P | 1,381,000,000
2006-D | 1,447,000,000
2007-P | 391,000,000
2007-D | 624,500,000
2008-P | 413,000,000
2008-D | 637,500,000
2009-P | 96,500,000
2009-D | 49,500,000
2010-P | 557,000,000
2010-D | 562,000,000
2011-P | 748,000,000
2011-D | 754,000,000
2012-P | 808,000,000
2012-D | 868,000,000
2013-P | 1,086,500,000
2013-D | 1,025,500,000
2014-P | 1,023,000,000
2014-D | 1,080,500,000
2015-P | 1,497,510,000
2015-D | 1,543,500,000
2016-P | 1,517,000,000
2016-D | 1,437,000,000
2017-P | 1,437,500,000
2017-D | 1,290,500,000
2018-P | 1,193,000,000
2018-D | 1,006,000,000
2019-P | 1,147,500,000
2019-D | 1,001,500,000
2020-P | 1,349,250,000
2020-D | 1,481,000,000
2021-P | 1,333,500,000
2021-D | 1,445,000,000
2022-P | 1,551,000,000
2022-D | 1,583,000,000
2023-P | 1,410,500,000
2023-D | 1,286,000,000
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1965 SMS | 2,360,000
1966 SMS | 2,261,583
1967 SMS | 1,863,344
1968-S Proof | 3,041,506
1969-S Proof | 2,394,631
1970-S Proof | 2,632,810
1971-S Proof | 3,220,733
1972-S Proof | 3,260,996
1973-S Proof | 2,760,339
1974-S Proof | 2,612,568
1975-S Proof | 2,845,450
1976-S Proof | 4,149,730
1977-S Proof | 3,251,152
1978-S Proof | 3,127,781
1979-S Proof | 3,677,175
1980-S Proof | 3,554,806
1981-S Proof | 4,063,083
1982-S Proof | 3,857,479
1983-S Proof | 3,279,126
1984-S Proof | 3,065,110
1985-S Proof | 3,362,821
1986-S Proof | 3,010,497
1987-S Proof | 4,227,728
1988-S Proof | 3,262,948
1989-S Proof | 3,220,194
1990-S Proof | 3,299,559
1991-S Proof | 2,867,787
1992-S Proof | 2,858,981
1993-S Proof | 2,633,439
1994-S Proof | 2,484,594
1995-S Proof | 2,117,496
1996-S Proof | 1,750,244
1997-S Proof | 2,055,000
1998-S Proof | 2,086,507
1999-S Proof | 2,543,401
2000-S Proof | 3,082,572
2001-S Proof | 2,319,766
2002-S Proof | 2,319,766
2003-S Proof | 2,172,684
2004-S Proof | 1,789,488
2005-S Proof | 2,275,000
2006-S Proof | 2,000,428
2007-S Proof | 1,702,116
2008-S Proof | 1,405,674
2009-S Proof | 1,482,502
2010-S Proof | 1,103,815
2011-S Proof | 1,098,835
2012-S Proof | 843,705
2013-S Proof | 856,953
2014-S Proof | 764,206
2015-S Proof | 711,872
2016-S Proof | 641,775
2017-S Proof | 621,390
2018-S Proof | 568,804
2019-S Proof | 649,050
2020-S Proof | 511,148
2021-S Proof | 521,826
2022-S Proof | 400,013
2023-S Proof | 367,418
2023-S Proof | TBD
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Coin roll hunting is the modern-day treasure hunt for collectors. Learn what it is, how to start, and the best tips for finding silver and rare coins in rolls.
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