The style of dime at the time is known as a Barber dime. Pictures can be found by running a search through Google images.
The 1900 Barber dime is common, coins in average condition are $3.00-$8.00
silver and small
See this page: http://cointrackers.com/coins/148/1945-mercury-dime/ for what the 1945 "mercury" or "winged liberty" dime looks like.
You can find a picture of a 1936 liberty dime at the related link below.
A US dime dated 1867 is a Seated Liberty dime. To see one, in your search box type in Seated Liberty dime and click on images.
A Strike in a Dime Museum - 1900 was released on: USA: July 1900
The 1900 Barber dime is common, coins in average condition are $3.00-$8.00
A dime minted in 1925 has an image of a person resembling the roman god Mercury. Whaddaya mean "What does it look like?"
A dime minted in 1925 has an image of a person resembling the roman god Mercury. Whaddaya mean "What does it look like?"
The thickness of a dime.
silver and small
The saying "look like a dime" typically means that someone looks very attractive or beautiful, akin to the high value of a dime. It's a compliment on the person's appearance.
See this page: http://cointrackers.com/coins/148/1945-mercury-dime/ for what the 1945 "mercury" or "winged liberty" dime looks like.
You can find a picture of a 1936 liberty dime at the related link below.
A US dime dated 1867 is a Seated Liberty dime. To see one, in your search box type in Seated Liberty dime and click on images.
10 cents, same as today
See the related links below labeled "Front" and "Back" for a picture of a 1901 US dime.