Bust Dime

The capped bust dime was the first dime to state its face value on the coin. Previous designs had no written value on the coin and caused some confusion among foreigners.

The Bust Dime, so called because it features a bust of LIBERTY on the obverse, or front, of the coin.

Liberty Seated Dime

The Liberty Seated Dime gets it's name because of the front of these coins (also called the Obverse) has the Goddess or Lady Liberty seated. She holds what looks like a small flag in her left hand.

Barber or Liberty Head Dime

The Barber Dime also known as the Liberty Head dime was by Charles Barber. These are more commonly called Barber Dimes because of this.

Mercury or Winged Liberty Head Dime

The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint. Designed by Adolph Weinman it is also 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.

Roosevelt Dime

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.