Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt dime
| Mint marks | P, D, S, W. Located from 1946 to 1964 on the lower reverse to the left of the torch, since 1968 on the obverse above the date. No mint mark used at Philadelphia before 1980 or at any mint from 1965 to 1967. |
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
| Design date | 1946 |
Who is on the US dime and why?
The obverse of the current dime depicts the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the reverse boasts an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, from left to right respectively. As of 2011, the dime coin cost 5.65 cents to produce.
What does the oldest dime look like?
Draped Bust Dimes, 1796-1807 First struck in 1796, the original dime design – like other silver coins of the era – bore the Draped Bust design. The obverse depicts a bust of Liberty, her hair tied with a ribbon. For the series’ first two years, the reverse showed an eagle perched within a wreath.
When was Lady Liberty Seated on the dime?
The mint made minor changes to the Liberty Seated dime throughout its 55-year history. In 1837, when Christian Gobrecht first designed this dime, there was no drapery extending from Lady Liberty’s left elbow. In 1840, the design was slightly modified to include drapery extending from her left elbow.
Who is on the face of the dime?
While the story of the U.S. dime may often be reserved for history books, one thing that remains top of mind for curious investors is the question of who is on the dime. Who is currently on the U.S. dime? Today, the image of America’s 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, graces the face of the dime.
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.
How did the Barber dime get its name?
The Barber dime followed, which was the only iteration not named for the image the coin bore. Instead, the Barber dime was named for its designer, Mint Chief Engraver, Charles E. Barber. The Barber dime was struck from 1892 through 1916 and shared its imagery with the quarter and half-dollar coins of the same era.
