Greatest Dime Design

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by CamaroDMD, Dec 21, 2008.

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What design would you vote for?

Poll closed Dec 28, 2008.

  1. Draped Bust, Small Eagle Reverse (1796-1797)

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  2. Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reversen (1798-1807)

    4 vote(s)
    8.0%

  3. Capped Bust (1809-1837)

    3 vote(s)
    6.0%

  4. Liberty Seated (1837-1891)

    2 vote(s)
    4.0%

  5. Barber (1892-1916)

    3 vote(s)
    6.0%

  6. Mercury (1916-1945)

    37 vote(s)
    74.0%

  7. Roosevelt (1946-Date)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I agree with the Mercury (or winged Liberty). The draped bust is really nice, but that design is also used on other series. The Merc is unique. I also like the connection to the poet Wallace Stevens, one of my favorites. The model for the dime is supposed to have been his wife, Elsie, a great beauty of the time.
     
    ksparrow, Dec 24, 2008
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  3. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    For me it's got to be the Mercury Dime. It was my favorite coin as a kid and I pulled every coin, but two, out of circulation. I was so proud of that well circulated collection.

    Also, I agree with Ruben that we need new coin designs, not refreshing the old ones.

    Bruce
     
    mralexanderb, Dec 25, 2008
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  4. skrilla

    skrilla That Guy

    Merc

    Train wreck?
     
    skrilla, Dec 25, 2008
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  5. kidromeo

    kidromeo I M LEGEND

    Mercury dime is my favorite dime design and Capped Bust comes second best to my taste.
     
    kidromeo, Dec 25, 2008
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  6. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    I love the mercs (we don't have to be formal and say "winged liberty" do we?) except when they are really worn, like the 1919 I pulled out of circulation about six months (see avatar)... but uncirculated they are hard to beat.
     
    jloring, Dec 25, 2008
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  7. Brennn10

    Brennn10 Coins =

    An uncirculated mercury dime... it is like warm chocolate cake.
     
    Brennn10, Dec 25, 2008
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