1877 USA Dime Filler

1877 USA Dime Filler

The United States disme was first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, and the first disme ("deem") was produced that year, though were never circulated. By 1796, the "s" in "disme" was dropped, and the first dimes were minted, featuring the "Draped Bust" design, which was used until 1807. From 1796 until 1837, the dimes were composed of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, and were very small to prevent them from being worth more in silver value than their face value. The silver percentage was then increased with the introduction of the "Seated Liberty" dime, and continued until 1965, when the composition switched to a copper and nickel alloy, bonded to a copper core.

Obverse: Seated Liberty looking over her shoulder, with a cap on a stick and a shield, country name around divided on both sides by Liberty's head.
Reverse: Denomination within a wreath, mintmark below the wreath's bow.

Specifications:
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
Weight: 2.50 g
Diamter: 17.9 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Mint: Philadelphia, USA
Mintage: 7,310,000