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Liberty Seated Dimes were struck from 1837 to 1891
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What is a seated coin?
If you mean the series of US Liberty Seated coins (1837-1891) on the obverse or front of the coins Liberty is seated, body facing right an head facing left. The denominations of the series are: Dollars, Half Dollars, Quarters, Twenty Cent pieces, Dimes and Half Dimes.
1893 mercury head nickel for surewhy did someone say they didnt make them?
Because the first Mercury dimes were first minted in 1916! Before that the dimes were called Liberty Head dimes, and before those there were Liberty Seated dimes.
What is the value of 1836 seated liberty dime?
Could you check that date? Liberty Seated dimes weren't issued in 1836. There are loads of price guides at sites such as http://www.coinclub.com/prices/ , among others. 1890
What is the value of a 1837 dime?
1837 is the last year for the Capped Bust dime and the first year for Liberty Seated dimes plus there are 2 varieties of the 1837 Liberty Seated dime. So 3 different dimes are possible for this date. Please post new question with a description of the coin.
What is the value of (3 plus 2)?
1837 is the last year for the Capped Bust dime and the first year for Liberty Seated dimes plus there are 2 varieties of the 1837 Liberty Seated dime. So 3 different dimes are possible for this date. Please post new question with a description of the coin.
What is the value of 1880-1945 mercury head dimes?
To set things straight, Mercury dimes were only minted from 1916 to 1945. Barber dimes (named for the designer, not a hair cutter) were made from 1892 to 1916 and Seated Liberty dimes were made before that. You need to know the coins' dates and mint marks to have a reasonable idea of their value. There are some price guides linked below.
The least minted seated liberty dime?
The least minted business strike Seated Liberty dime is the 1867 of which 6,625 were struck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The least minted proof strikes was in 1863 when only 460 dimes were struck, also in Philadelphia.
How much would you get for your 1842 and 1942 Mercuy dimes?
Mercury dimes were not made in 1842. These are know as Liberty Seated dimes. Your 1942 Mercury dime would be worth around $3 for it's weight in silver. Note- If your 1942 date is stamped over a 1941 date you have a rare coin. You should get it authenticated.
How much is a 1889 dime worth?
1889 is not a rare date for Seated Liberty dimes. Current value in average circulated condition is about $10.00
What year did they stop using barber dimes?
Barber dimes were made from 1892 till 1916. So the answer is 1916. After Barber dimes Standing Liberty dimes were made. They were still used after that however.
What is the value of a 1976 liberty dime?
Simple answer: 10 cents. Why? 1965 and later dimes are made of cupronickel clad metal and has no precious metal or design value. Specifically, the reference "liberty dime" does necessarily refer to one specific dime design. ALL American dimes have the word LIBERTY on them so that's not a distinguishing feature. What does distinguish a dime is their design, either that of the draped or capped bust, the seated liberty, the winged liberty head, and of course the Dismes which were never circulated. All dimes bear the word liberty. Dimes pre 1965 have varying values and also bear the word Liberty. Those minted after and starting 1965 which are made of clad and have only a "present day" value; or 10 cents. Further, the latter are usually referred to as "Roosevelt dimes" because they show a picture of President Franklin Roosevelt.
What percent silver are liberty dimes?
Liberty does not describe a dime. However, when most people refer to "liberty dimes" they are talking about dimes made before the 1940s. The best way to know how much silver is in your dime is to check the date. All dimes made before 1965 contain 90% silver. All dimes dated 1965 or later contain 0% silver.
