Although U.S. federal coinage began in 1793, it wasn't until 1796 that
the Dime denomination was introduced. U.S. Mint engraver Robert Scot was
responsible for the Draped Bust Dime designs of 1796 to 1807. The Plain
Eagle reverse type was replaced wi...
In 1916, a new Dime design was introduced to replace the old Barber
design that had been in use since 1892. Designed by A.A. Weinman, the
new design featured a portrait of Liberty facing left, wearing a winged
cap. Because of the resemblance to the R...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of America's most popular and
influential Presidents. His portrait was placed on the Dime in 1946,
following his death in 1945. The designs were by John R. Sinnock, whose
initials "JS" appear below the tip of Rooseve...
