Description
The Dansco Dimes 1796-1945 Album is designed for serious collectors wanting to complete the historic run from the earliest classic types through Roosevelt’s first issues. It provides slots for:
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Draped Bust (1796-1807)
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Capped Bust (1809-1837)
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Liberty Seated (1837-1891)
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Barber (1892-1916)
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Mercury (1916-1945)
Each coin fits into its own labelled port which allows viewing of the obverse and reverse via clear acetate slides. The album is bound in simulated leather (Dansco’s “Supreme” line), with gold-stamped titles, loose-leaf hinged pages, and a durable two-post binder system. The inside cover often carries historical notes and specifications for each dime type. The pages are made of heavy card stock with plastic windows to protect coins against scratching but still allow easy insertion/removal.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Album Model / # | Often one of Dansco’s “Supreme” dime type albums (various numbers depending on which types included) |
| Year Coverage | 1796 through 1945 (Bust, Capped Bust, Liberty Seated, Barber, Mercury) |
| Number of Ports | Depends on which types are included; likely 5-6 pages with one slot per date/mintmark in each design era |
| Binding / Binder | Brown/simulated leather with gold titles, two-post screw binder |
| Slide Style | Clear acetate / plastic slides to protect both obverse & reverse |
| Inside Cover Info | Historical & technical info for each dime design (designer, composition, notable varieties) |
| Approximate Size | Binder about 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick depending on number of pages; dimensions typical of Dansco Supreme dime albums |
| Protection | Each port protects coins, avoids contact with damaging materials; album meant for long-term preservation |
