1920 USA Dime Circulated

1920 USA Dime Circulated

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: An allegory of Liberty as Mercury wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought), surrounded by the word LIBERTY and accompanied with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST", date below.
Reverse: A fasces (bound bundle of sticks or rods into which an axe is inserted or tied to) with an olive branch, symbolizing that the United States is both prepared for war and also desires peace. Motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is to the right, country name surrounds, and denomination is below. The mintmark can be found to the right of "ONE".

Specifications:
Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Composition: 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
Weight: 2.50 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Mint: Philadelphia, USA
Mintage: 59,030,000