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It is hard to be objective when it comes to the 1844 Seated Liberty dime, otherwise known as “Orphan Annie.”

The best place to start with is with its low mintage of 72,500. That, at least, cannot be disputed. Just about everything else can be. With that mintage, the 1844 Seated Liberty dime is a better date. Over the years, however, some have sought to make the 1844 seem better than it really is...

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Anyone who thinks that nothing has happened with Roosevelt dimes in the past decade needs to take a look at the 1946 Roosevelt dime and its price movements in recent years and then try to figure out just what is happening with it.

On paper, the 1946 Roosevelt dime looks like the classic case of a common coin. You start with a mintage of 255,250,000, which was the highest Roosevelt dime mintage until ...

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There are many great coins, but there are really only a few great rarities. There are also a few truly legendary coins in terms of their popularity and one of those true legends would have to be the 1916-D Mercury dime.

The 1916-D Mercury dime is one of those very few coins that is truly special, having a demand which is far greater than its supply. That said, like the 1909-S VDB Lincoln, the 1916-D Mercury dime is certainly...

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Imagine it's mid-April 1945, and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's death has just been announced. Roosevelt has brought the nation through multiple crises, first the Great Depression, and then the worst part of World War II. He's just been elected president for his fourth term. What can be done to honor this towering figure of the 20th century?

One tribute is to put him on a circulating coin, but what coin should it be? At the time, the only coins available for design change without congressional action were the Lincoln cent, the Mercury dime, and the Walking Liberty half dollar...

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Scholars who focus on the span of years that encompasses the early decades of the United States still debate such issues as whether the new U.S. Mint turned its attention to dimes and other small silver first or last, as opposed to coins like the silver dollars.

The 1792 dismes and half dismes do represent some of the first silver coins issued by the authority of the new Congress. But those coins can also be considered patterns or early trials, and not a proper attempt at a coinage that would meet the needs of the entire nation...

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Mercury dimes offer opportunities

by Coin Values on July 20, 2009

in Coin Values, U.S. Coins

Winged Liberty Head dimes, more commonly called "Mercury" dimes, were minted from 1916 to 1945 and present collecting opportunities for all budgets.

This series has been traditionally popular to collect in circulated grades, and a well-matched circulated set is an accessible challenge. Collectors on a budget putting together low-grade sets have reported that many of the earlier Mint-marked issues are tougher to find than price guides would suggest...

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The 1921 Mercury dime is a coin that used to get a good deal of attention. In recent years, however, the 1921 does not seem to have the same following. Perhaps it is because dimes have, as a group, been slow. Or perhaps it is a case where, with the focus on Mercury dimes with full split bands, the 1921 has drifted into the background.

Whatever the reason - or perhaps reasons - the fact remains that the 1921 has a long history of being seen as one of the...

Full Article: Silver Dollar Rush Hurt 1921 Dime Mintages - NumisMaster

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Roosevelt dimes unsung

by Coin Values on June 30, 2009

in Coin Values, U.S. Coins

2009 Roosevelt DimeIf a U.S. coin series had to be picked as the biggest laggard in the market, Roosevelt dimes would rank among the top candidates.

First struck in 1946, the design comes across as bland when compared to the much more artistic Winged Liberty Head dime of 1916 to 1945. Add in the coin's small size and secondary...

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Affordable Barber Dimes

by NumisMaster on June 16, 2009

in NumisMaster, U.S. Coins

A recent column mentioned some inexpensive Barber dimes and their stories. Here are some more examples for your collection.

One of them is the 1892 dime, valued at $5 in Good-4. It was the first Barber dime and was not exactly a hit. "The new coins out from the mint this year have run against various objections based on aesthetic grounds, expecially the dime," the March 24, 1892, issue of the Olean Democrat said...

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Nature Spared Small Number of 1903-S Dimes

June 15, 2009

If you’re looking for an interesting coin at a modest price, the 1903-S Barber dime may be just the coin for you. The 1903-S is reasonable in price partly because there is basically no widespread serious collector interest in Barber dimes.
Dimes in general are not exactly setting the numismatic world on fire with frantic buying. [...]

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Walking Liberties popular with collectors

May 26, 2009

Demand from both date and type collectors provides steady demand for Proof Walking Liberty half dollars and Winged Liberty Head dimes.
The fragile reflective surfaces of Proof coins are particularly vulnerable. Some aspects that can limit the grade include hairline scratches, unattractive toning and small spots…
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Denver Mintmark Appears on Late Barbers

May 16, 2009

Nobody seems to ever give the Barber dimes, quarters and half dollars produced at Denver a second thought. It is in part natural as there are no great rarities among them and people tend to focus on the rarities and key dates from Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Orleans.
Overlooking the Denver issues is to miss [...]

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Dime Struck Through Reeding

March 10, 2009

Some collectors wait a very long time to find out what it is they have. This is the case this week where Alabama reader Richard V. sent in a 1973-D Roosevelt dime that he has been holding onto since the 1970s.
This one is referred to as “Struck Through Reeding.” This can occur in several ways. [...]

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Some Thoughts on Proof Bust Silver Coinage: Part One – Half Dimes and Dimes

February 12, 2009

Proof gold coinage has been called the “caviar of numismatics” – and with good reason. Everyone loves a nice Proof gold coin and there is no denying the rarity of these issues. But compared to Proof Bust silver coins, most Proof gold is common. I would contend that Proof Bust silver coinage is one of [...]

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Depression Reason for Dime’s Low Mintage – NumisMaster

September 23, 2008

It is tempting to call the 1931-S Mercury dime a sleeper. That is the case in some grades, but it is in a group where low mintages and seemingly low prices are common and it is unlikely that anyone has overlooked the entire group. So while probably not a sleeper in the normal sense, it [...]

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