Draped Bust Dimes Designer: Obverse by Robert Scot, reverse by John Eckstein Obverse Design: Reverse Design: Edge: Reeded Weight: 2.7 grams Diameter: 19.8 millimeters Composition: Silver (89.2%), Other (10.8%) Dates Minted: 1796-1807 Capped Bust Dimes Designer: John Reich Obverse Design: Reverse Design: American eagle with head turned left, holding three arrows Edge: Reeded Weight: ±2.7 grams Diameter: ±18.9 millimeters Composition: Silver (±89.2%), Copper (±10.8%) Dates Minted: 1809-1837 Seated Liberty Dimes Designer: Obverse by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; Reverse by Christian Gobrecht Obverse Design: Liberty sitting on a rock, wearing a dress and holding a staff with a cap Reverse Design: Inscription "ONE DIME," surrounded by a wreath Edge: Reeded Weight: ±27 grams Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters Composition: Silver (±90%), Copper (±10%) Dates Minted: 1837-1891 Barber Dimes Designer: Charles E. Barber Obverse Design: Reverse Design: Edge: Reeded Weight: 2.5 grams Diameter: 17.9 millimeters Composition: Silver (90%), Copper (10%) Dates Minted: 1892-1916 Mercury Head Dimes Designer: Adolph A. Weinman Obverse Design: Miss Liberty wearing a phrygian cap Reverse Design: Battle ax and olive branch Edge: Reeded Weight: 2.50 grams Diameter: 17.9 millimeters Composition: Silver (90%), Copper (10%) Dates Minted: 1916 - 1945 Roosevelt Dimes Designer: John R. Sinnock Obverse Design: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bust Reverse Design: Upright torch, symbolizing freedom, flanked by branches of olive and oak, respectively denoting peace and victory. Edge: Reeded Weight: ±2.50 grams Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters Composition: Silver (90%), Copper (10%) until 1965 Dates Minted: 1946 - Present